Aussie Escape Blogger Elise: Bangkok and River Kwai

Gday guys! I think this blog is an excellent idea - mostly because i HATE writing emails!!!

Well, as most of you know right now i am in Thailand. I am on a aussie escape round world package and so far it has been awesome.

I flew from Sydney to Bangkok 2 weeks ago and when I arrived I went straight to the Shanti Lodge accommodation that was included in the ticket. This place is unreal, so cruisy and so unlike the rest of the city surrounding it. It is really peaceful and quiet and the staff are really beautiful. The best part about this hostel is the food!!! amazing...

I took the first couple of days just settling in and trying to find my way around this part of this crazy city (without success). It was fun getting lost and not having anyone around me to help me. A real challenge for me which was good.

Yesterday I went out on the River Kwai day trip that was part of my ticket. It was really beautiful and so hard to imagine what it was like when the war was destroying all the beauty out there. Dad you should be happy that I walked across the bridge from the movie!!!

Anyway, back in Bangkok now and just about to go down to the floating markets to get something really cheap and really good to eat! (why does it seem like I am always talking about food??)

Hope everyone is well at home. Keep checking back on my blog - I will try to be a good correspondent...

Love
Elise