Bangkok is loud and chaotic. These are two things I desperately try to avoid in my daily life. Everyone told us Asia would be different than anything we could have imagined. But you can’t really grasp it until you walk the streets and the city bombards all of your senses.
We are beginning to adjust, and the kind people and their smiles will be the key that unlocks my fears and anxieties in this overwhelming city. We also find the food very comforting and delicious, so we ended our short stay last night on a walking food tour of Chinatown. Again, it was a blast to the senses, but we were surrounded by other friendly tourists and wonderful guides who helped us ease in.
Luke loves the tuk tuks with a bit of fear mixed with exhilaration. Thai people love to talk to him and even yell “Baby!” as they are driving by on their mopeds.
You can see our theme of always seeking out fun and interesting modes of transportation!
Here is our “soi” or small lane that our hotel is in. These streets transform throughout the day with fruit stands and clothing stalls by morning, grilling food stalls, massage stations and pop up bars by night.
Tuk tuk at night to meet our walking food tour.
Our kind guides who enjoyed practicing their English on Luke and introducing us to spicy pork soup, fried mussels and cockles. Luke’s favorite was the sweet Roti dessert, naturally!
As we were riding the Skytrain around the city, I saw this Turkish Airlines ad and it reminded me why were are here. Despite being uncomfortable, we are widening our world, and I must remember that it is a very good thing.
Out of our Comfort Zone to Explore the World 
Find a rambutan and let me know how you like it!! It is red, hairy and the insides remind me of muscadines🤓PS I beat Skeet at Rummikub tonight! Nana
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Good job Nana! Love, Luke
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Ahh it brings back many memories from my first trips to Bangkok… It really is an assault on the senses isn’t it! It took several trips to make sense of some of it and feel more comfortable, but once you do it is pretty amazing. Don’t tell me you ate some Durian! (saw it in a picture). All the Thai’s would tend to stare at Dailey and Austin as well, especially Austin for some reason, so I’m sure you’re sensing that with Luke a bit… Welcome to Real Asia!
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We didn’t try the Durian but some people did. Apparently it’s an acquired taste?
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I have had a bite or two, but yes an acquired taste… Some Singaporeans and Malays absolutely LOVE it. Most hotels in Singapore and Malaysia (and Thailand) have a sign saying “No Durian” (actually a picture of the Durian with a cross through it) because they smell so bad…
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Did you notice that it smelled different when you got off the plane.
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Please get Luke to make my picks for me. only one rule..he must pick Georgia!
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Suz, I sent the Excel for Luke to make my picks. I forgot to remind you that Becky does not care about the point spread. I only put them in there for reference. I love you!!
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This is awesome! Way to go Luke for trying all those foods!!! I can’t imagine what Emerson would eat there. Love that quote. So fitting. Miss you love you yall. Hope we can skype/FaceTime soon!
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Haha! He only tried the pork. But he’s been eating Thai food every night. Thank goodness for chicken satay skewers, rice and noodles! He loves the fruit smoothies too.
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