So it begins...

So earlier this afternoon, after the longest flight ever, we finally arrived at Bangkok. It met every one of my expectations as being dirty, polluted, loud and overwhelming. Our first walk around town left a real bad taste in my mouth and made me want to leave the city as soon as possible. Kyle and I just went for a night walk in the rain though, and I think things aren't quite as crappy as I thought. We are staying in a big market area called Khao San Road, so right when you step outside the door, your assaulted with a full blitz of lights, sounds and aromas from all of the street vendors who are selling everything from clothes, massages and oddly titled food items such as the "hotdog demon", which ironically has no hot dog involved in any part of it. The minutes are runnin low so that means its time to sign off. I'll write more when I get a chance, and Kyle sends her love. -Ben