I must say that the weather in Langkawi was less than inspiring. OK, so it was hot but leaden skies, rain and a few thunderstorms in what is supposed to be the dry season is hardly going to improve the ‘Tropical Island’ image shown on the promotional posters. But now back in Bangkok, it’s hot and the sun is shining which certainly helps dry the newly laid concrete but not quickly enough as I discovered!
Oooops!
The hectic pace of life in this city is a far cry from the sedate existence of the island I’ve just left but most people don’t seemed phased by it at all.
whilst others are constantly driven by commercial endeavour
and an apparent reluctance to admit that Christmas is over!
My sister’s last experience in Bangkok was not a good one as she got caught up with street demonstrations and a night time curfew. So I was determined to show her a better side of Bangkok when she stopped over for a couple of days en route from Langkawi to her home in France
Asiatique is a large mall and entertainment centre facing the Chao Phraya river and built on a former dockyard comprising, amongst other things, around 40 restaurants and 1,500 shops!!
It’s a buzzy, fun place full of an eclectic mix of sights,
sounds
and street artists
plus lots and lots of retail therapy.
And when all that’s done, it’s time for refreshment
although there is no guarantee you will get what you want!!
A fairly gentle start for sister’s short stay in Bangkok leaving a lot to do before she departs.
I have a plan!
Phileas.
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