The Simple(r) Life Shangrila!

I made it!  Much waitressing, moving, studying and stressing and here I am.  What an amazing feeling to be back in such a different place, everything is so loud and smelly and colorful.  Today I woke up, took a much needed shower and ate a breakfast that consisted of two types of bread, an egg and tea.  So, I knew I wanted to check out the city a little, but the minute I stepped outside I was off in a Tuk Tuk (for 20 bhat: less than a dollar).  He took me to several temples one in which there was a ceremony for a newly accepted monk.  In the temples you must wear pants, take off your shoes and never point your toes forward toward the statue (a sign of disrespect).  He also took me to two tailor shops (not what I had in mind) but I guess that's what they always do.  Probably no more tuk tuks for me.  Then I got dropped off on the Chao Phyraya River where I headed back south on a boat.  It was a neat ride with huge temples on either side an a nice australian math teacher (who talked my ear off).  Then on to the skytrain for a short ride to my stop where I walked back to the hostel.  It was nice to slow the pace down a bit and look in some shops.  See, I already know my way around this city.  Anyway, just wanted to start this blog before I got too carried away moving around.  I booked an over night bus to Phuket on Monday so i will be staying at Lub d in Bangkok for two more nights.  This is a great hostel too, aircon and a womens only section and bathroom.  In Phuket I'll put where I'm staying and such.  Probably only a day or two there, because its supposed to be really touristy, and then off to some islands...I'm thinking for a weekish.  post pictures soon too! <3