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Back to Bangkok

4/23/2013

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Such a short visit to Cambodia and I am on my way back to Thailand, first to Bangkok, then directly down to the Island of Koh Tao, where I will spend days diving in crystal clear waters to earn my PADI certification.  I know - it's a hard life I lead. 

I traveled back from Siem Reap with my new friends Chris and Lorraine.  We shared a cab to the boarder at Poipet (only $25), which took about 2 hours.  I spent the time taking pictures of Cambodians on bikes, and boy did I get some doozies.  It amazes me how many people they can cram onto a tiny bike...seriously its like a circus show...spectacular but also terrifying.

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We crossed into Thailand by foot, about an hour long process, and then grabbed a tuktuk for 150Bt to the local train station in Aranyaprathet to catch the train into Bangkok.  It is third-class seating only in an open air car and takes about 7 hours, but it only costs 48Bt - about $1.60.  It was actually an enjoyable ride, with the wind blowing through the car and the beautiful scenery.  Only in the last few hours did my butt go numb from sitting on the hard, wooden seats and I got a little restless.  We were the only westerners (aka white people) on the train, which made the trip all the more special and interesting.  Thanks again to seat61.com for the tip on this cheap and unique form of travel.
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I'm on a train!
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Third class is like one of those trains you ride around the zoo or amusement park at home :)
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Teresa Schmon
5/11/2013 06:58:46 am

These underwater pics are amazing Kristen! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us! I am TRULY enjoying the blog!!!

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Kristen Favorito
5/12/2013 12:02:25 am

Thanks! I'm really happy your enjoying my stories! Nice to see that someone is listening and I'm not just sending it out into the void :)

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