Disco and inflatable animals…
We walk into the Disco and it is HUGE and PACKED anyone from anywhere is dancing. There are small platforms with poles, tables, steps and the floor filled with people dancing. Like I said earlier we were dressed very cute, flower dresses, minimal makeup, and sandals…. most of the girls/guys here were in their black club clothes. We like dancing so we mosey our way to a dancing spot. We are dancing and this ‘lady boy’ gets K to get up on one of the small platforms and dance. As soon as she does she/he proceeds to flip up her dress. He tried to do the same to me but I stop him. It was funny and not at the same time. We decide to move to a different area. The steps seem safe and we can look out and observer the crowd. We are up there shimming and shaking for bit when the DJ behind us starts throwing Inflatable animals into the crowd. This causes a massive amount of Thai girls to congregate facing the stairs/dj booth. They throw Barbie’s and other toys but mostly these inflatable animals. It was interesting to say the least. By this time we’ve had enough so we venture back home through Patong back to our Hotel. Ahh sleep at last.
Relax...
The next morning is pamper day. We got Thai massages (which is a small Thai woman using her whole body to give you a massage...her elbows, lets to pull your legs, it's pretty amazing there was one point when she linked my arms and aligned my back with her body weight.) We also got super cheap manicure/pedicure. A pug dog kept trying to sit on my lap the whole time. We also just sat by the beach and watched the massive waves; it was a really windy day. Our driver wasn’t coming until around 6pm. This was very relaxing and everyone was just lounging around, taking in the breeze. Watching the ocean and the sway of the palm trees. I did try to do some shopping but most of the merchandise wasn’t as nice as Phi Phi or Krabi and they were pricing things high, so I didn’t buy anything.
Trek back to the Republic of Korea
The trek home was long. Our flight from Bangkok-Beijing was delayed. 12-3am So when we finally got to Beijing at 7am we’d missed our connecting flight to Seoul. There were about 20 random teachers that needed to get back to Korea. Two planes departed for Seoul that day. Kaleena got on the 1:00 flight but I had to wait until 5:30. Everyone was upset and in a tizzy. I asked about the lounge and they agreed. We were escorted up to the China Air lounge/hotel. We were provided lunch and dinner in a comfortable area to rest. The couches and lounge chairs were so nice and comfortable. I was thankful we didn’t have to wait down in the cold air-conditioning on awkward metal seats. It was fun being in a room with all new people; we played some games and got to know each other a little bit. We also partook in the fridge of Chinese beer, pop, tea, and other snacks they provided.
When I arrived in Seoul it was 9:40….the last bus to Cheonan left at 9:30…I was very tired and upset at this point and I was adamant not to sleep on the bench of the airport till 6am, I had to work the next day. So after a couple failed attempts I managed to get a hold of an Air china rep and they agreed to give me a night in a hotel. They had a shuttle bus in the morning back to the airport where I could catch the bus to Cheonan. I definitely thanked my lucky stars knowing that someone or something was looking out for me. When I got to the hotel I kicked back and rested in a plush bed appreciating life and decompressing from the week in Thailand.
Caught the bus back to Cheonan the next morning and headed straight to work.
Ahh the life of a jet setter. ;)
