03.20 "Wish You Were Here"(Pink Floyd)

Asia

Thailand

Bangkok

Slowly getting used to the harassment of Tuk-Tuk drivers. 

Below is a Tuk Tuk, or "auto-rickshaw"; it is one of the main means of transport in SE Asia

http://scottwesterfeld.com/blog/2006/11/

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They are a remarkable breed, completely unable to understand the concept of "I am not interested in what you're offering. I am aware $b20/h to ride me around the city is a lie and you'll take me to a shady market where I'll get even more harassed and will have to buy my way back. Just leave me alone" Of course I never say all that, I just keep it simple: "no" or ignoring… but they'll insist, and insist… On bright side, it is great training to master patience and tolerance in the way to Nirvana! :P

Looking for a Tower we made our way into an old Chinese Cemetery that still seems active in some parts… but that nonetheless has been turned into a Parking lot!

Then we went to the remarkable (highly recommended) Seashell Museum

There we also saw a great video that includes cuttlefish and sea dragons: IMAX Under The Sea 3D

Walking back, Basia had an outstanding, strong coffee for just U$0.75 (NOTE FROM THE FUTURE: best coffee in SE Asia) 

(Damn I'm fat!)

Then we had a short retreat from noise @ Neilsen Hays Library

And, frrshly recovered, we picked up the Myanmar visa! Yes!

(PICTURE FROM THE FUTURE: I already have the entry stamp ;)

At dinner I picked up a tiny restaurant and we went for it. I passed it without seeing it, so we ended up going to another one that had some local dancers and musicians… Bad idea! If I had used my brain,  after listening their local rock & pop music! Pink Floyd, I wish you were here…