The first weeks thoughts

It has now officially been a week here in this crazy, crazy city. It seems as though it has been a month but here are some of my thoughts and things I've learned about Bangkok.

1-This city has very little trash. As in, the street vendors throw out very little at the end of the day. The city is making a strong effort to conserve the environment and its very very impressive.

2- Tuk-Tuks are a tourist rip off. BAD. We figured out after traveling by tuk-tuk for the first couple days that taxis (which are in fact actual cars and have air conditioning, might i add!) are about 2/3 of the price! When you are talking in baht, its a HUGE difference!

3- This city is quite expensive to live in when living off a "teacher's salary." Jenn and I will have to live quite cheaper than we were planning to make it work....

4- We only know how to say hello/goodbye and thank you. Thai is hard...

5- The sidewalks here are horrible. We have been walking everywhere, but the sidewalks are so bumpy and I tripped 7 times tonight on the way to dinner. Maybe I should pay more attention...

6- Not many Americans here so far.

7- We are thankful to NOT get whistled at like we do in the states

8- Nothing really opens here till about 11 am. Hard to find breakfast places.

9- Lots of white bread and fried food. They haven't learned yet. Neither have the Americans I guess...

10- Order food from stands that have women cooking; they are cleaner. This is just our personal observation. We have yet to order anything "daring." maybe next week...

11- This city has so much western in it.

12-Thais have really fun hair and style.

This week has been long, intense, emotionally draining and so full of life, learning and dirt on my face!!! I'm so incredibly grateful and excited for what next week brings...