The Grand Palace

Wow it's hot and humid here. I'm dripping sweat as we speak- and it's the cool part of the day. Today we went to the Grand Palace and then also to Jim Thompson's House- both of which are amazing and you must put on your to do list if you come here. I'm trying to get pics to upload right now, but they are taking awhile, so you may only get to see a few for now.


(Jen and Dean- hope these notes help you out some for your trip :)


Travel Tip #4: If you are on your way to a major tourist site, you will inevitably be stopped by a tuk-tuk driver of some sort and they will ask you where you are going, they will then insist that the place you are going is closed- they are lying. Always walk to the place you are going to and find out for yourself- it's a rare occasion that these places are closed. The drivers are trying to get you to go with them instead.


Travel Tip #5: Carry a handkerchief with you to wipe the sweat off of your face and neck- it helps.


Travel Tip #6: Buy a pass for the Skytrain- you'll use this to get around quite a bit, and use the water taxi's- we seem to be using the one with the orange flag a lot. Cheap and efficient to get around to several places.