It is that time of year again. Reunion
time with my dear friend from China, Ryne. Last year I made it out to
Shanghai, this year she is doing a stopover in Bangkok on the way
back to China after vacationing in Phuket. I have two exams to write
tomorrow, but who cares. I only get to see Ryne once a year after
all. You have to set priorities here.
Since Thailand is apparently cheaper to
shop than in Shanghai we head out to Chatuchak weekend market for
some retail therapy. There's plenty to be bought everywhere and food
to be sampled but for obvious reasons Ryne stays clear of everything
Made in China ;-)
Souvenirs, souvenirs, souvenirs. And
after I thought there was no need to come back to Chatuchak weekend
market since they have the same at all other markets across Bangkok I
stumble upon many other things they have here I have not yet seen
elsewhere. Handicrafts made in Chiang Mai, artwork in wood, metal,
musical instruments. So there's much more to Chatuchak than I first
expected. Maybe I will come back here for a third, fourth or fifth
time... Let's see.
After Chatuchak market there's still
more shopping to be done for Ryne so we are off to Chit Lom to go to
a few malls. First stop is the Erawan Shrine in front of the Grand
Hyatt which is famous in China for the four-faced Buddha. People
praying and putting down decorations everywhere. A band singing and
performing for people that pay them to wish for their prayers to be
heard. Very busy shrine indeed. Centralworld Mall is not that busy.
Quite empty for a Sunday actually. After a streetfood dinner we head
there for desert only to run into a few Austrians at Cold Stone. What
a small place Bangkok is. Nowhere is safe to hide anymore.
Sad to bid farewell to Ryne again so
soon but promising to keep up our yearly meetings.
Now wish me luck for the exams
tomorrow!
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