Down By The River

While enjoying my iced latte at Barbon, I talked a bit with tourists from China and Japan.

I was tempted!

 coconut shake

This store sign made think of my cousin Natalie.  And I sent this photo to her.  Many years ago, in Alabama, she shared that it would be cool to open a shop and just name it ETC (etcetera).  Here's one in Bangkok.

That's the most impressive spirit house/shrine display I've seen inside an ordinary shophouse business.

At some point, I reached an area by the river.  I talked briefly with a couple of guys from Germany as we all watched the boats go by.  They were nice. 

Inside that hostel, I purchased another elephant handicraft.  I had the durian one already.  This one was a mangosteen.

We're now enjoying the Mangosteen Elephant in Asheville, NC.

What's funny is that before settling down at my table, I went upstairs and met a Thai lady who now lives in Alabama.  Been living there three years.  She was with a friend from Paraguay.  Hopefully the Alabama-Thai will reach out to me and come visit us in Asheville.

Now for my mocktail.

 the Chao Phyra River

"River of Kings"

I really enjoyed River Vibe Rooftop Bar.  It was the perfect place for a sunset.  The food was also really delicious and the service was outstanding!  There were two lovely European ladies at a table not far from me.  I spoke briefly to one.  They were having a good time.  If I had stayed a bit later, I could have enjoyed the nightly laser show at Iconsiam.  River Vibe has lots going going for it!

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