When we talk about Bangkok, people always ask us, “Where do you live?” with a sense of desperation in their voice. I think this question and that desperation stems from the fact that it’s hard to imagine living conditions, neighborhoods and infrastructure in another city that’s so far removed from one’s realm of experience.
A view of our room at Baan Fah Luang
The view from our apartment...the fantastic King Rama 9 Park. The only place and best place to exercise
This summer we will be renting a serviced (that means it provides furniture, sheets, towels, water, electric, etc) apartment that we previously lived in for a few months when we first arrived in Bangkok in 2006. It is called Baan Fah Luang meaning House Royal Sky. While it is a little farther from the office/ministry center than we’d like, it is only a 10-15 min songthaew
This is a songthaew...meaning "two benches/rows"...an adapted truck. It costs 8 baht for every time we go into/return from the office.
ride in. It’s also great because it provides a refrigerator and microwave so we can have leftovers and breakfast every morning. We will likely eat most of our meals this summer out! It is so cheap to eat in the outdoor market everyday – about $1-2 a plate per person. Can’t wait to visit the new Carrefour mega-store next door…
I love the grocery mega-stores in Bangkok. Kind of like Wal-Marts...
Tim & Rhianna said,
June 10, 2009 at 2:54 am
Becky, this is Rhianna…we were just looking at your blog and I told Emmy, “This is Aunt Becky’s blog.” She replied, “I wish she would come home.” Isn’t that the sweetest thing you’ve ever heard? Can’t wait to see you!
beckyrbronson said,
June 10, 2009 at 4:06 am
Ohhhhhhhhhhh!! That is truly so sweet that she said that!!
I miss you guys so much and tell her I can’t wait to hug her myself!
Kim said,
June 11, 2009 at 1:55 pm
You are back! And there is a Carrefour next to BFL? Wow…I really need to come “home”.
Rachel said,
June 12, 2009 at 10:34 pm
carrefour is wonderful! It even has grass growing through the parking lot!
Becky B said,
June 15, 2009 at 3:15 am
what do you mean by that?? grass in the parking lot…like as in the medians do? ngong.