First weekend in Thailand

Orchestra at Lumphini Park, originally uploaded by ShonC.

My first weekend in Bangkok along with other experiences (such as a fantastic home made Indian meal) brought a substantial change in my wardrobe. I suddenly jumped from being a Medium to an Unavailably Large! I spent half a day looking through clothes one shop after the next at Chatuchak weekend market, not ready to accept that I can be Unavailably Large. I eventually gave up and decided to enjoy all the street food (check out pictures on my flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shonc/sets/72157594481900016/ ) Then off to Lumphini Park for an evening filled with more food and live music. The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra played some unfamiliar and some oh so familiar tunes. A melody composed by the King of Thailand and a few American songs later the sun started to disappear while BSO played the Moonlight Symphony. It was a perfect end to a tiring and ego busting day (oh I did manage to get 1 pair of traditional Thai pants. They're the one size fits all kind that you tie up around the waist, no buttons or zippers.)

Isn't it strange how different yet similar things are even on the other side of the globe? The evening at Lumphini park was in some ways similar to the live events in NYC during summer, yet this was more relaxed. People seemed to just lay back and enjoy, unlike NYC where people are constantly infused with energy (restless shall we say?) Even in the morning when I walk to work, I walk at the New York pace while people around me window shop and buy their food for the day (yes people shop at 9:00AM!) I feel like I'm almost tearing through this space which seems to have its own rhythm.

Some interesting bits from this week: Burger King and McDonalds delivery services! Red wine served chilled ( cause people prefer it that way)

The weekends almost here!