So THIS is what humidity feels like!

Here I am in Bankok, and like other cities it is pretty much madness, and three times more expensive then anywhere else in the country. Today is Monday, and most people wear yellow to honor their king, it is quite a sight to be seen. If you aren't in air conditioning you are sweating, if your in air conditioning too much you become horse....so why is it that hot countries eat spicey and hot food...you think they would live off of ice cream and chilled drinks?
The language will take me a while to pick up on, but I figure with five weeks I really don't have an excuse not to learn.
I spent the first night with a few americans...I know. But it is a good way to work my way in. Nathan is moving here to go to school, and Caleb, his younger brother, has been here for 6 months going to school, and Diana, their cousin, is visiting for 2 weeks. She came because her mom is the directer of the university where her cousin's are studing. Needless to say, they speak a bit for thai, so I got a few mini (net noi) language sessions.
After they headed off to the University, I met up with Aun. I sat next to her on my flight she is originally from Thailand, as ownes a kindergarden here with her daughter, but currently lives in Whidbey Island.
Now here I sit at Kao San Road, and I am SO over Bangkok. There are so many people, and not just Thai, but german, australian, russian, japanese, and the list goes on. It is known as the backpackers mecka of Bangkok, obviously. I woke up especially early this morning and walked about the city before the rest of the world woke up. It was wonderful. I was headed toward the grand palace, but got side tracked, and ended up wandering a local road that runs paralell to the river. My eyes instantly noticed the numbers of Safron robes. In the early morning Monks look for food offers to take back to the temples. It was wonderful. Men and young boys, with bare feet and shaven heads, all looking quite at peace (as I wipe the sweat from my eyes to get a better look). My breakfast cost me less than a dollar, and my room was about $12 dollars...but there is something in my head that hears 120 baht that says that is too much (though really it is about $3).
I am leaving bangkok today to go to Sukothai, a place up north on my way to Chiang Mai. It is the historical area in Thailand, with many old structures. I look forward to getting away from the annoying Tuk Tuk and taxi drivers, and all of the smog (kinda kills a photograph). I will admit that I climbed on the back of a motorbike yesterday (I know, crazy), but so much fun!
Well off to grab something cold to drink then off to the bus station. Don't worry, all is well.