New Adventure!

Paid 15baht for a new adventure! Really? Yes!

But of course, that was only part of the truth. The real deal wasn't that cheap, for sure. However, it was well worth it.

Stopping by the office in shorts during my day off wass great. I got to head out at lunch time, hopped on the bus as suggested and after about half an hour's journey, the conductor's announcement hit my ears, seacon na ka.

I looked outside and saw a huge building, spanning an area of 2 bus stops wide, if I could use that as a measurement. The first sign that caught my eye was the name of the building, Seacon Square. I guessed no reason to get agitated and afraid of getting down at the wrong stop. That was a building no one could missed!

Anything new is good, right now. Getting settled down into a routine dwelling and having favourite digs are signs of a muddling mind. I got into Robinson, then saw Tops, walked along the IT part, before seeing the signage to Tesco.

The auntiness of me kicked-in when I saw racks fulls of fresh fruits and greens. Saw nice carrots and pretty tomatoes. And there they were, out of the heart of Krung Thep! A carrot, 2 tomatoes, 2 beautiful tomatoes, and 6 limes, those were the few things that I allowed myself to get. I had to let go a bundle of longans, for it got too heavy in the basket. Of course, I had to pass on the fresh meat too. Oh well, the disadvantage of moving in public transport!

I believed I spent 60% of my time there grocery shopping. I realized, after a while, there weren't that many golden haired or fair skinned there. Only thais and thai-speaking people. I was the alien, but then again, I was mute. So no one knew.

Leaving tesco after lunch, I stumbled upon a corner with lots of clothes shop. The fashion was nice, and the prices were reasonable. I just breezed through, not wanting to stop and browse. The shopping bags made it a little inconvenient.

I left the place, not finishing my exploration. As I walked on the overhead bridge towards the bus stop on the opposite side, I saw another sign, Paradise. I had been told, it is a shopping paradise over there and that I should go and take a look. And that between these 2 giant structures lay a huge park, a green lung for the tired, overdosed shopper.

Heading back, I was already psyched myself up for my next visit. Yes, I want to come back! For the park, for paradise.

Waiting for the day! Make it happen, I will! Jing ngor!