A day on the river

I had a lovely day cruising on the ferries that ply the Chao Phraya river. The ferries run a long way and by combining them you get an almost three hour cruise for under two dollars. And while it isn't the Kerala back waters or the inland passage I do find all the life on and near the river fascinating.

The ferry at full speed.

A Cross river boat ready to depart.

Long tail boat passes Wat Arun.

Passengers packed in on one of the busier sections.

A stroll through Bangkok

I decided to go and see the royal barges museum a place where the boats for processions by and for the Thai royal family are kept. To get there I had to take a ferry across the Chao Praya river and then walk it from there. It was a nice walk through an interesting set of alleys and back roads and when I came to the museum it was closed! So I continued my walk and eventually ended back up at my hotel where I bought a newspaper with a lovely picture of one of the barges on the front page.
It turns out the reason they are not on view is that they are being used to train the crew that has to take them out for a procession next month.

Back in Bangkok

After three months traveling the highways and byways of South East Asia I got back to Bangkok. It seems busier then when I left and it is slightly cooler although that might well be because it rained during the night. I expect to be doing maintenance during the next few days, that is getting my laundry done sorting out my trekking gear and darning my socks, Ok not darning my socks, but you get my drift. Then all being well I will be flying to Kathmandu on Wednesday and getting ready for some serious trekking.

Added Twitter

I have added a Twitter feed under my photo on the right hand side of the blog. Hopefully I can use it when I feel like just sending a five worded missive on my whereabouts.

Being idle.

Contrary to last post I haven't been to Angkor Wat yet and have spend most of my days hanging around the hotel talking to people. While for most this would seem unthinkable I have actually been here twice before so it's not a if I am missing something.
Then again I should really go out there.