Day Nine: Bangkok (stopover)

So back in Bangkok for one night only - heading on yet another overnight train this afternoon.
Yesterday we arrived at the crack of dawn (0630). but judging by the commotion, heat and general craziness that is BKK, it might as well have been 8 pm. Nevertheless, the whole group headed out for breakfast (i spoiled myself with a plate of various fruit for about one euro and french toast!) and then we all dispersed to do whatever we wanted with thte free day.
My roomie Liz and I decided to be proactive and trekked it to the national museum where the only english tour of the week was about to start so we joined them. Turned out to be a smart call, we got much more out of the whole experience and spent some time in air conditioned rooms :) Then we headed on to the grand palace. Whoop-dee-doo. nothing special if you asked me. Youre harassed by scammers even before you enter, which made me more scared than i have been on this trip thus far. Not even lady boys at 3am were that intimidating! So that was a big let down but atleast we can cross it off of our list.
The return to the hotel was godsent and we decided to lounge around there for hours until we met the group. The schedule for the next few days seems more relaxed. We are heading to the south tonight. Two days at a national park and then off to Ko Samui and Ko Tao for some beach time :) Not sure how the internet availiblity is down there but i'll do my best.
Oh and by the way - all of you could be a little better at keeping me posted with your own drama ;)
Have a great day! Kaja xx