Safely to Bangkok

Our whole group has made it safely to Bangkok! There was a flight cancellation for one pair, but it was quickly resolved. While my traveling group was delayed by a few minutes, Mr. Siamchi, our cab driver was very nice and waited for us.  He also should consider a job with UPS considering the number of people and bags he fit into his car!  When we arrived, despite all the people who told me just HOW hot it was, I have to admit I was still surprised.  It's not that I didn't believe them, it's just crazy to think that it was midnight and 90 degrees.  The air is incredibly heavy with humidity.  I'll be taking multiple showers a day, that's for sure!

We've settled into our rooms, and the accommodations are fine.  Certainly not the JW, but I am quite happy!  A warm shower, a (relatively) comfortable bed, and a place to be a bit more settled for a few weeks.  The view is not quite what I had in Hong Kong!

Today, we are getting a tour of one of our partner universities and heading to the MBK, a massive, seven-story mall.  They appear to have everything from a drug store to a Pizza Hut to a karaoke bar and a bowling alley.