Thailand here we go!

After spending the last few days lounging on the beach, and eating amazing Goan food (think Portuguese + Indian), and this lobster that is seriously dream inducing, I am now in another food haven--Thailand.

We set off from Mumbai, after a whirlwind 20 hours there (amounting to quick sites, and mostly errands and eating) to arrive in Bangkok. The differences between the two countries is amazing--and I was only reminded more so, during my time in both airports!
Sadly, I must admit (and I feel quite guilty doing so) I was quite happy to be back in an environment where queuing is expected and the norm. Frankly, the pushing, being run over by the luggage cart (you know those ones at the airport? where in the states you pay for them, but they're free elsewhere) as a woman tries to juggle her way to the front of the line at 5am really made me want to scream. Then I was met with the awesome beauty and high tech wonderness that is the Bangkok airport. It was refreshing.

Thus far, I've realized that the US Dollar seems to go a lot further in Bangkok than in India Mostly because there's a market for products that me, as a westerner wants. For the same price as a guest house in Delhi, we're in a swanky hotel with an excessive amount of amenities. The street food price is comparable, taxis are cheaper, and cell phone sim cards are much easier to obtain and cheaper! It's amazing what a little less corruption can do.

After a full day of temples and being mistaken for Thai (Both A and I agree that there's no way I look Thai--not in bone structure and definitely not in dress, or my giant lonely planet book) and having a Thai man admonish me for wearing capri pants, I'm looking forward to more food.

Thus far, it's established that I can't take the heat. the 2 meals so far, were what I would consider 'spicy' and required a bit of help from my lychee drink, and the thais have condiments just filled with Chiles. I'm impressed.
My favorites, thus far, are the smoothies. You can get every fruit on earth (well tropical that is), and I'm in heaven. Mango smoothie (which is essentially the fruit blended with ice), Lychee, Dragon Fruit star Fruit, Passion Fruit. I'm just waiting to find some Durian--the fruit that's banned from planes and trains since it's so stinky!

Looking forward to a cooking class or two, before my return =)