I've been in Bangkok for 3 1/2 days now. It's been a mixed bag. I called my friend I haven't seen in 42 years. We had planned to meet. He  informed me he was busy to a project that wasn't done He was busy....BUSY??? He couldn't find 1 block of time to see me?? Very disappointed. I let him know that so when his computer gets fixed, he'll see my thoughts.

I've been to the Grand Palace, and Wat Po. I went twice to Wat Po because I was trying to get a better picture of Buddha's feet because of the natural light. They are having a special festival due to bing the 230th anniversary. I got a head and neck (included arms and hands). I thought I was going to die it was so painful, but after, a felt like a million bucks. I was able to buy food there - gyoza and lemongrass tea.

I found it really easy to get lost, especially after dark.  Frustrating.

I tried to go to Wat Arun, and even got on the boat, only to find they were closed for the day due to the king's visit for a ceremony. 

I have had disappointments here, but also gifts of good things too. Lots of people helping me find my was, a great massage.

I've found cheap food, but good. Found some nice gifts. It's a bit cheaper here than Phuket.

It is also very large. I got upset because it was hard getting around somewhat, but I had to have an attitude adjustment. I haven't been in Bangkok in 42 years, I was in a different area,  and I had help getting around. I've just been here 3 1/2 days, so I have to take all into consideration.

I got to the weekend market, much changed from when I was there last - new location, mostly inside, much more geared to the "farang" (foreigner), though there were antiques there, plates and other kitchen stuff, food (of course). I got some gifts. I went as much for the experience as finding stuff. Not much haggling leeway. Some prices were more than town.

Tomorrow I try again for Wat Arun, and Sukhumvit Rd. nearer to where I was before. Looking to find a gold  Buddha pendant.