Contrasting streets

After we were assigned the taxi driver and I wanted to get in on the driver's side (left-hand traffic ;D) and the rest (taxi meter, highway tolls..) was clarified, we set off towards Bangkok! Soon we noticed how the traffic is handled here, freestyle. It was a very exciting, hot, albeit not dangerous, long journey to our hostel, the Street Hostel. Here we were very friendly welcomed by a young and sympathetic Thai who also told us what to see in the area.

Once we were settled in our quaint 8-bed dormitory, we took a look around the neighborhood. You quickly notice that in this neighborhood of Bangkok you can get a bite to eat at every corner and alley. But not only the smell of food is in the air, various other clouds of exhaust fumes and wastewater float around here.

We found a great, daring tuk-tuk driver who knew how to weave his mobile through the streets, cars, and people of Bangkok. When we arrived at the Grand Palace, we soon realized that we were not the only ones who wanted to see this palace. Hundreds of people crowded together to take a photo of everything possible and pose. Since we didn't really have the right nerves for this kind of action after our flight, we decided to take one of these grand tuk-tuks again. These guys really know what they're doing. ;D

Back in our neighborhood, we went to eat something first. At one stall, there were plenty of fresh smoothies and juices, while at the other, fish, meat, and vegetables were being grilled. We chose the glass noodles with leek, onions, eggs (not sure if that was the best idea..) and rice, it smelled delicious. When we had a fine and inexpensive dinner here for only 70 Baht, we went to the next bar and had a Thai beer. We strolled through the streets illuminated with lanterns and candles for a while, where it seems that peace never settles.