...these things made my spontaneous trip to Bangkok worth every moment traveled and baht spent.
After spending a few days in Ubon for Songkran, we packed up the van and hit the road for the city. Erin and I figured we would hang out with our friends for a couple of days before heading to Mission College in Muak Lek. Every time we go to Bangkok, we have the chance to enjoy the 'luxuries' that Ubon lacks. For example, the movie theater that plays films in English and the wide variety of food. We did not hold back; we had one full day to spend there so we took advantage of that.
Our trip consisted of breakfast at Au Bon Pain and Sometimes. Both now are favorites of mine. It felt really good to finally have a simple bagel with cream cheese, something I haven't encounter very much in Thailand.
We hit up a couple of book stores; one of them full of used books, screaming to be brought home ;] I'll admit I left the city with four more books than I had come with. I couldn't help myself, I love to read.
Dinner that night was exceptionally special and beyond delicious. We ate at a Lebanese/Mediterranean restaurant. This meant: pita bread and hummus, Greek salad and falafels! So yummy. I haven't had anything like that since I was back in the States, it was definitely long over due.
Through out all of this running around town (which at one point did involve a little of running; people throwing water in the spirit of Songkran) we had the 'luxury' of taking metered taxis. Something that in Ubon does not exist. It's nice to have the convenience of travel in Bangkok.
But at the core of it all; I had could spend this trip with friends that I barely get to see. And since it was a random, not planned trip that made it even more exciting. We are all finishing up this year relatively at the same time; it's just insane that these nine months of our lives are over. It's been an amazing journey and I am so lucky to have shared it with such exceptional people. Although our time in Thailand will end in the next couple of weeks, we are walking away with new friendships. It's priceless ;]
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