So, What do they say about Bangkok?

So, What do they say about Bangkok?

- Super Hot weather!
- Traffic is worse than Manila. If you can take BTS (Bangkok's version of our MRT) to reach your destination, all the better.
- When taking a cab, make sure and double check that its a metered cab. The meter is turned on. No side trips! (Intended repetition)
- Always negotiate when shopping in bargain places.
- When shopping in malls, ask for tourist discount coupon.
- Don't forget to ask for VAT refund.
- When crossing the streets, look right.

okay. okay. I'll keep this in mind.

More than the tourist traps and warnings, i am so excited about these things:

- Finally, a formal cooking class! (sosyal, Abroad pa!)
I will be coming home with a check mark on my 2010 Wishlist!

- Sightseeing Temples (up to sawa)
To satisfy my fascination on temples

- Always present food trips!
Had the restaurants mapped out already. I am dreaming of crab curry, Thai coffee, Tom Kha Gai, Tom Yam, Thai Iced Tea, Fresh Buco :) Sigh, Stomach grumbling..

- Where the biggest concern of the day would be these 3 things: where to go, what to do and what to eat.

- After all the research, reading maps, and travel suggestions is letting go of worrying over being "on track" with our schedule. More often than not, I find beautiful places that I never thought existed. Its about being there, not being on schedule. :)

Lastly, a saying I jotted down my journal is most apt.
"We do not see things as they are, We see them as we are"