Bangkok

Well I have finally arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. Only took 25 hours in total plane and travel time but it was well worth it. Had a long lay over in Beijng and it very smoggy there. Thought it was cloudy all day but than when plane was taking off realized it was a super sunny day and the cloud was just smog. Bangkok is pretty smoggy too but doesn't seem as bad. I got in late last night so went on a little wander around Khao San Rd, the famous backpacker and market area of town. Neon signs, street vendors, clothes. shops, bars, hostels, you name it and Khao San Rd has it. Resisted the urge to buy anything as whatever I buy now I still have to carry around for the next 4 months. I did however buy some stuff today at the Chatuchak Market. It is the large weekend market and when they say large they mean large. It has everything! Clothes, food, furniture, pets, household items, motorcycles and cars. So much stuff and so many people walking around too. Lots of tourists but more Thai locals getting bargains and new clothes. Now my feet are a little tired but my belly is asking for Pad Thai so off to Khao San for dinner. Will go see the Royal Palace and Emerald Buddha tomorrow and in the next couple of days head up to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. Will write again soon x