Thailand has been the reward for surviving urban India. It has made for such a perfect end to this trip. The temples, places, and ruins are stunningly ornate and are EVERYWHERE. You never go for more than a minute when driving without seeing some incredible building. Then there's the food. The food is even more abundant than the amazing architecture. And it is equally worthy of praise. The food in India was very good, but you paid for indulging with an hour on the toilet at four A.M. I'm guessing this effect would have subsided with a few more months of tolerance build up. But even the sketchiest of street food here in Bangkok has uninhibited my sleep patterns thus far. It really makes me wish I had about five more stomachs so I could eat continually. One can get an hour long foot massage for $3 and afterward have your feet scoured and pampered by these little fish that eat all of your dead skin and hangnails and leave your feet feeling like they are not worthy to walk on, for another $2. I am about to go get a Thai massage, which is like somebody doing yoga for you. Also, you can find a person from any part of the world at any time on Khao San street. This street is PACKED with backpackers and tourists. I have yet to meet a single person from the states on this street, so you become engrossed in truly fascinating discussions about things people just don't discuss in the states. I am learning a ton about where I should go next and wish I did not have to leave Bangkok. My plane for Seoul leaves tonight at 10 pm. I will have a day to explore Seoul tomorrow and then I'll be home bound. See everybody soon!
-Taylor
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