sawatdee! Tuk Tuk for you, madame!

David and I are on Day 4 of our Thailand adventure and it has been just that: an adventure! We arrived on Saturday night around 6pm and made our way to Lub. D (which means "Sleep well," actually). We hopped aboard a Tuk Tuk - picture below - and ate dinner at an outdoor restaurant that had the best Thai food in the world (though Thai food in general is quite delish).

Sunday and Monday we explored all over the city and did lots of walking. Then today we visited the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew - Temple of the Emerald Buddha - which was extremely impressive. It makes the list of the "Top 50 things to see in the world" so it was nice to walk around the 68 acre area for a few hours!

I don't want to spend a lot of time writing right now because I'd rather be out exploring, but I do want to share some pictures. Perhaps I can narrarate through the visuals, eh? :)

(*please note that none of these photos are edited in any way, shape or form so they may not be spectacular!)

Tuk-Tuk - a tri-wheel vehicle that is a staple of Thailand and inexpensive (20-100baht, roughly $.50-$1.00).

Dinner our first night here. I had Tom Yum Koong, a sweet and sour soup seasoned to perfection with lemon grass, tamarind, lime and others. The prawns were so large that it took 3-5 bites just to finished 1/2 of one and they were cooked exquisetly. We also ordered crab-stuffed spring rolls with 2 sauces accompanying. One was salty, but not too much so, and the other a sweet and gooey alternative with a hint of tang.

Thailand is known for its wonderful foods and its foods are pleasantly inexpensive. This street vendor was making stir fry for 30 baht a person (less than $1 each). Our tuk-tuk driver took us to this hidden gem and we quickly noticed that it was a locals spot. We filled our bellies with a tasty shrimp stir fry that had lots of delicious veggies and a fried egg on the side. Perfection!

On Tuesday evening we perched along the famous Chao Phraya River, Thailands only and largest river where barges and other boats pass by often often, some gaudy and drenched with flashing lights, others quaint teakwood boats with the right amount of flair. After a delicious dinner, we enjoyed cocktails and a warm breeze and talked over live Thai music. I ordered a Mai-Tai, David ordered a Singapore sling. We ended up switching. :) The total at this fancy restaurant was only $15 USD.

Striking fresh, crimson roses by the roadside wrapped in a beautifully-contrasting newspaper and sprinkled with morning dew. I love this photo. :)

Decorative building trims are easy to come by in Thailand. It goes without saying that Thai people appreciate the female form.

More updates to come...!