Bangkok - day 2

So, it's 8.30pm here in Bangkok and I've taken up my usual position in the hotel lobby to write the (almost) daily update. The two of us passed the noodle/ vegetable breakfast in favour of toast and jam this morning. Clearly we're not seasoned travelers yet!

Last night's dinner was truly fantastic. Having wandered the streets for a good half hour, we eventually settled for a cafe near the hotel. A feast of Pad Thai, a chicken curry, crispy rice and dip and a clear broth, plus a giant beer cost us a mere 6 pounds. The lemon and ginger flavour of the broth meant it could quite easily have been bottled as a common cold remedy - talk about clearing your airways...

We headed out into Bangkok's centre today by the ever-novel skytrain. It was hot, noisy, and a bit of a cultural eye-opener, particularly the number of beggers that we came across. However, the street stalls and the general hustle and bustle gave the area a real atmosphere.

Next, we went to Tha Sathorn where we had some lunch at a brilliant indoor market. We both tucked in to a huge bowl of noodle soup with an unknown green vegetable and fish balls. Loved the noodles, not so much the fish balls. But hey, when in Bangkok... With a bottle of Pepsi each, the meal cost around 2 pounds.

We took the ferry up the river to Tha Phra Arthit where we disembarked for the famous Khao San Road. This little street is a backpacker haven, with stalls, hotels and conveniences lining the walkway.

Having battled our way through 'helpful' Thais to get back to the ferry, we returned to the hotel. The jetlag still hasn't completely abated, so it'll be another early night here.