Day 3 Bangkok

Started our day with a trip to the Money exchange then a pretty walk to a bakery highly recommended on Tripadvisor. The Konnichipan Bakery close to the Khao San road was so good we returned (the next day).

Konnichipan Bakery https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g293916-d7119491-r1045777111-Konnichipan_Bakery-Bangkok.html

Fuelled up I fancied a reminiscent stroll up and down the Khao San road (where I stayed 27 years ago).

After breakfast we took the river exit to the path along the Chao Phraya. This path has the potential to be one of the world’s great city paths but unfortunately there are currently unpassable stretches and a yet to be built boardwalk.

Nonetheless we made it to Thamasat university and caught the local ferry to the Wang Lang wet market. It was quiet with more locals than Phra Nakhon and we had a hassle free wander through buckets of live fish and local fresh fruit to Wat Rakhang.

We then found a route through narrow alleyways of traditional homes with corrugated iron fences and rails of drying washing.

Hot and tired we emerged into shops hiring out traditional costumes for Thai nationals to wear to Wat Arun the temple of Dawn. It was beautiful but crowded.

We caught the tourist hop on hop off boat back to Phra Athit, disembarked and dined at Casa Picasso. Over shrimp pad Thai (Peter) and humus (me) we people watched in comfort with two large Singhas.

Casa Picasso https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g293916-d14159650-r1045791769-Casa_Picasso-Bangkok.html

After enjoying dusk from our balcony we walked into the neighbouring Banglamphu district to enjoy fresh street food at Suda Thai and Vegetarian restaurant.