After 19 1/2 hours of flying and a 30 min car ride, we made it to BANGKOK!!! We had no idea, but we've arrived at the very beginning of the Chinese New Years. Lucky for us, this means a few temples are open for free today and we'll get to see a massive fireworks display in China Town tonight. Eric and I braved the busy streets today and made it to this enormous "Standing Buddah". It was breathtaking! I've never seen anything more intricate and beautiful. Everyone in Bangkok is off today to celebrate and give praise to Buddha, so we were able to witness people giving their offerings and see the monks leading prayer.So far, the city has blown us away. We totally look like tourists with our maps and tour guide books out, but we're getting it DONE! The food stands look amazing and I'm so excited to try out some delicious noodles on our next venture out.
Oh, just some adorable Thai women that we met! They were so nice and were trying to teach us how to speak a little Thai. I think I'm catching on quicker than Eric, he just says anything he thinks sounds Thai!
........ Katie
