AmyHuang
Temples, public transport, random strangers and condoms
Yesterday we spent the day navigating through Bangkok's efficient Skytrain and underground Metro system getting to places here and there. Public transport is still our preferred form of getting around when we are travelling, as it is often where you can experience what the locals have to go through everyday, as well as the opportunity to meet odd (but nice) characters here and there. We've had a lot of people who simply just wanted to practice English, and also show off their own local knowledge to tourists that often people ignore, but I happily chatted away with a man who recommended many sights for us to fill the day (even if I already know about them). He ended by wishing us a good day and a merry Christmas before going back to minding his business.
Then there are tour sellers of course that always assume you really want to visit the Wat or the museum they are selling tours to, or the random busker singing away entertaining the crowds with a Thai number, where the entire market shares a joke and everyone but the tourists clapping away enjoying whatever this guy was singing about.
We got on the transport ferry, visited Wat Pho, Wat Arun and the infamous Khao San Road markets so that Will can snap away with the camera and I can browse the stalls for trinkets. Then, Marie at Worldette suggested Cabbages and Condoms for dinner.
What? I hear you say. Yes, Cabbages and Condoms. Not what you are thinking. It is a restaurant in partnership with the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) to promote better understand and acceptance of family planning and the awareness and prevention of AIDS.
Upon entering the compound we were greeted by a condom Christmas tree and various other condom artefacts. Food was really good, and reasonably priced. Of course, can't compare to street food, but there is variety and the proceeds of the restaurant goes towards the activities of PDA so I happily ordered more.
If you are in Bangkok, a visit is definitely recommended. The atmosphere is fantastic, and you know you are eating to help a good cause. If not, simply visit to be fascinated. After all, not every restaurant give you a condom as a parting gift after dinner.
Cabbages & Condoms
www.cabbagesandcondoms.com
Then there are tour sellers of course that always assume you really want to visit the Wat or the museum they are selling tours to, or the random busker singing away entertaining the crowds with a Thai number, where the entire market shares a joke and everyone but the tourists clapping away enjoying whatever this guy was singing about.
We got on the transport ferry, visited Wat Pho, Wat Arun and the infamous Khao San Road markets so that Will can snap away with the camera and I can browse the stalls for trinkets. Then, Marie at Worldette suggested Cabbages and Condoms for dinner.
What? I hear you say. Yes, Cabbages and Condoms. Not what you are thinking. It is a restaurant in partnership with the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) to promote better understand and acceptance of family planning and the awareness and prevention of AIDS.
Upon entering the compound we were greeted by a condom Christmas tree and various other condom artefacts. Food was really good, and reasonably priced. Of course, can't compare to street food, but there is variety and the proceeds of the restaurant goes towards the activities of PDA so I happily ordered more.
If you are in Bangkok, a visit is definitely recommended. The atmosphere is fantastic, and you know you are eating to help a good cause. If not, simply visit to be fascinated. After all, not every restaurant give you a condom as a parting gift after dinner.
Cabbages & Condoms
www.cabbagesandcondoms.com
