When I think of Bangkok, I think of:
1. the monsoon-like downpours that faithfully grace each afternoon with their presence
2. an abundance of gelatinous desserts
3. smiles from strangers
4. dirty, dirty "soi dogs" that roam the city streets
5. beautiful fruits in deep hues with funky shapes and textures
6. long days at a slow pace
7. SHOPPING - from outdoor markets to powerhouse malls, shopping is inescapable in this city
8. interesting city layouts - temples rub shoulders with modern, massive structures and sit next to run-down housing, all across the street from a 7/11 and a Starbucks
9. Thai massage parlors every few hundred yards
10. fascinating cuisine - pig's blood, shark fin soup, black bean ice cream, lots of octopus and squid dishes, crispy insects, delightful curry dishes with a kick, green papaya salad (personal fave), mini muffin-like cakes that taste like flowers, coconut milk, and lots more. my taste buds have been slapped on occasion with a new culinary oddity, but they have also been delightfully entertained on my quest to sample eastern flavors.
11. generous people
12. the importance of family
13. mai pen rai - a brilliant Thai phrase, which translates to mean: no worries
14. unimaginably horrendous traffic jams that oftentimes make me want to pull my hair out, but on rare occasion, cause me to take a few deep breaths, pop in my headphones, and reflect
15. cats without tails
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Sounds enticing and I can't wait to try your favorite salad, but will pass on the pig's blood and shark. Where are the cat's tails:) love, M
ReplyDeleteI have yet to see a street cat with a tail! They only have awkward knubs. I guess the city's a bit too rough ;)
ReplyDeleteSiamese cats are my favorite. We've had quite a few over the years. I've read that many of the cats in Thailand are born with kinks in their tails and eventually just fall off. Interesting!
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