We made it! We got in at 12am Thai time. After waiting around the airport for an hour and a half we came to the conclusion that our agency had neglected to pick us up. We chose the cheapest hotel near the airport to spend our first night in Bangkok. The next day we spent at our agency, AYC Intercultural Programs Thailand, getting our contracts signed and sorting out where we would be staying while in Bangkok. We then headed to MBK, one of the major malls in Bangkok, to buy a phone and also get some food. It was not a typical mall. It was made up of tiny kiosks crowded together and there was very little space to look at anything. But we enjoyed getting out of the heat and people watching. 
The next day we met two other AYC teachers, Lucy and Matthew, who have been here since last Thursday. We joined them in exploring Bangkok. We traveled to the Golden Palace, Khao San road, and Mae Nam Chao Phraya (the main river that runs through Thailand). At the Palace, Stacy and I had to wear long skirts to cover our capris since women have to wear a skirt or long pants. I, also, had to borrow a different shirt because mine did not cover my shoulders. The palace was very ornate with vibrant colors of gold, blue, red, and green. Unfortunately, we were not able to take many pictures due to religious reasons. Along Khao San Road (the backpackers district) we all partook in fish foot massages. For the low price of $10 we put our feet in a large tank filled with bottom feeders. The fish swam around our feet before latching on and consuming the dead skin. Stacy lasted about 2 minuets despite having a cold beer in her hand, which was part of the package. I on the other hand enjoyed the experience. We both really enjoyed exploring the city, though it may take some time to get used to the heat.
~ Randi
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