Nkrsvrrk, Part 1

     Last week, I left eastern Thailand and had an amazing time with another Oregonian.

     I can barely believe it now.

     It started once I left for Bangkok. The 3.5 hour ride there was only $8! I had a carry-on suitcase with me in Bangkok, so my poor friend Nam (="water") put up with a lumbering friend, not just a thoroughly lost one. But that too. We took the transit system BTS. As we zoomed above ground Nam mimicked the station announcer's voice...never again do I want that...

     Mealtime was our first priority, so we stopped at Sunrise Tacos, clearly geared toward foreigners. But no matter how sketchy the real Mexican quality was, they did a good job on the nachos. The peppers were not spicy! Normally they would be but I've been strengthened from all that Thai flavor. And for all y'all ignorant people, you must try horchata. No excuses; I know they have some in the States.

     I got to meet two of Nam’s friends who lived in Bangkok. They are extremely lucky to live in that city. Their expenses for living and transport are higher yeah, but so is their allowance! Once Nam and I were done hanging with them, we headed to the grocery store. The awe-inspiring grocery store. With all kinds of foreign foods. We did not hesitate to purchase some Oregonian favorites like salami and Gouda cheese. On a van ride, I purchased some mochi. It is NOT delicious when you're assuming it's the Japanese kind.

     Once in นครสวรรค์, we feasted and lazed around to American TV shows. Such a welcome change after all that Thai TV, but commercials are a pain in any language.  **though not how you should really say it, translated the English way, that is Nkrsvrrk.** We slept in a lot. It was my first time to do so much sleeping. And to add to our relaxation, we got Thai massages! I’ve really been wondering what they are about, and let me tell you, they are not a traditional style of massage. A lot of awkward leg bending and blood pressure points as well as flinging me to the sides to crack my back…but when it was over I felt good and they gave us hot ginger tea. I’d like to go again in order for certain other foreigners to experience it :)

     The last event before our escapades down in Bangkok: The Making Of Homemade Egg Nog. Yes ma'am...it was good, and the pride I hold for Nam and myself is still with me. I let her seperate the eggs though; that's not one of my culinary strongpoints.