Arriving anywhere late at night, after a long day of travel, doesn't really prepare you for being there. You find transport, notice the climate, check in and drag your bags to whichever floor you're on (4th, btw, and no elevator!) and get settled to sleep.
It is the morning that really allows you to take stock and appreciate that you have ARRIVED!
Here is the view from my room and a shot of my room (did I mention I'm staying at a hostel?)
Yep, an HI hostel called HI Sukhumvit (http://www.hisukhumvit.com/firstpage/index.php)
Of course, when you're on holiday there is no reason to rush anything. So after some luggage rearrangement, a most fabulous shower and a short nap, it was downstairs to see what my new hometown away from home had in store.
May I first mention that it is hot? It is warm (http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/thxx0002) and it is only winter (well, spring) not summer! Crazy!
Those of you who know me well know that I sweat. So yesterday I sweated. The one thing I forgot to pack is a hat which is something you need in the tropical sunshine. Thank goodness for a private room with airconditioning! I am sure I will soon get used to it!
Breakfast started at the hostel (instant coffee, toast and the option for cereal) but ended at Au Bon Pain, a lovely little cafe up the way from the hostel. I had kiwi juice! Most wonderful! and a real coffee to make up for earlier version.
And my last first impressions are in this video. Let me know how it plays (I was having difficulty testing it). If it plays well, I'll post another one or two.
I wanted you to see how some of the streets/sidewalks look. This is about three blocks from the hostel at about 11 am in the morning on a weekday. Apologies for the finger. I was trying to non-obtrusive with the camera by holding it at waist level as I walked. I hope you enjoy it.
Alright, after one hour of upload time, I'll have to try something else.
Have a great day!
2 comments:
hmmm, not sure where to find the video, but maybe it is just me. Enjoy your writing though! Keep posting!
Sorry we didn't connect, but hope we can soon.
Post the video to a youtube channel and repost from there. that might work
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