So after a 28 hour journey, 15 hours in Delhi airport, 5 airplane meals and 4 films later we finally arrived in Bangkok. There are three main things i have realised since getting to Bangkok (appart from the fact that my 1990's retro backpack is the worst backpack i have seen thus far).
Firstly, i must need my head testing for ever thinking that a 15 hour stop off in Delhi airport to save a mere 100 quid was a good idea! The only upside was the all-you-can-eat Indian buffet that we decided to get (our 3rd curry in 24 hours!)
The second thing was how incredibly humid Bangkok is. Fortunately our hostel is airconditioned, but appart from the brief restbite of the lobby areas aircon i havent stopped sweating since the moment we touched down. I think it's pretty safe to say that any pre-travelling weight i may have put on will be coming off pretty damn quickly!
The third thing i have noticed is that foreigners, and in particular English people, stick out like sore thumbs. whether its the pasty white skin, the horribly oversized backpacks, or the look of not having a clue where you are going, its pretty obvious from a mile off who the newbies are and who the seasoned travellers are.
After arriving into Bangkok at 8am we booked into a hostel called Nap Park, which for those of you who have been to Bangkok before is just off Koh San Road. The hostel itself is pretty nice. Aircon, beds in the lobby and a bar. The only downside is the 20 other sweaty people in our room.
Were being joined in a couple of days by our other mates Will and Henry, befoire we head down south to Phuket and the islands, as well as a bucket or two im sure!
For those of you who have asked there are photos coming soon!
Stay tuned
Ben
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