Bangkok is sweltering hot and unbelievably humid. I love it here! The city pulsates with energy and bodies in a thick cloud of fumes and smells both fragrant and putrid. People are awake all day and night and the only respite comes from back alley guesthouses tucked away neatly from the busy streets. The transgendered population so hotly discussed lives normal accepted lives here. The Thai mindset seems very open minded and very friendly in general. It does take some patients to navigate the touristed streets amongst the touts and touk touk drivers.
After a long day navigating the endless stalls at the Chatuchak Market, I am looking forward to a night out in the Patpong or Red Light District. The market itself has an extraordinary amount of goods from orchids to the trendiest hipster t-shirts. The isles are endless and heavily trafficed by Thais and foreigners alike looking for the perfect dress or perfectly grilled fish balls.
The historical parts of Bangkok are intensely gaudy but nonetheless extremely beautiful. The Emerald Buddha itself is beautiful but the wat in which it resides it overwhelming. Heat, howoever, is a major obstacle to taking your time and enjoying a slow meandering walk.
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