January 23, 2019

Photo evidence reveals little of what we did on Wednesday the 23rd. My memory is telling me we scooted around the Old City, first hitting the Maya Mall. It was like jumping into any ole suburban American mall. Or are American malls just like any run-of-the-mill Thai mall? 

Next we wandered through the city some more. We stopped for lunch at a little mom and pop stop, thinking they’d sell beer. It was 1:45pm... Its illegal to sell alcohol in Thailand outside the hours of 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – midnight. If you can explain to me WHY IN THE WORLD this is the case, I’d be very grateful. Initially, the woman serving us wouldn’t sell it to us, “no time!” We later promised to finish them fast. She agreed with a chuckle. 

Then, Kiana and Brooke wanted full body massages, so Olivia and I dropped them off there and continued to wander, promising to meet back there in one hour. 

We had a mission to buy Olivia some new pants and possibly some new shoes. I bought I fresh coconut for some hydration. Scrumptious!!!! Olivia gagged.

We ended up finding a young man in a soccer bar who would sell us beer while we waited. We played pool and listened to American music. I was getting tired (this is significant later), so I bought a Red Bull... which is the 4th Red Bull this month. I’ve had more Red Bull’s this month than I’ve had in the past 5 or 6 years combined. This wasn’t a normal Red Bull though... It was an ORIGINAL Red Bull, Krating Daeng. The main difference being the syrupy texture, like I was drinking medicine. 

Anyways, this thing barely helped me at all. My little eyelids were dropping for the next SEVERAL hours. We walked and walked all around the markets and bazaars. We were looking for a mini spoon for a special lady back home. No luck...

Fast-forward to 9:30pm when we’re entering the Ladyboy Cabaret. This was just a wonderful drag show. It was very tango-inspired. Also Rhianna. A straight white boy was dragged away from his hostel crew and up on stage. He was very much groped but he looked like he had the time of his life afterwards.

Then, as I’m on the way home to my bed I realize that I am VERY sick. Brooke takes care of me, sinus massages and warm compresses. I’ve caught something naughty!