Now were on the big street that goes to the main street. Not only do we have 2 lanes, we have sidewalks. Except for construction zones and klong (canal) areas, there is always a business of some type.
Typical little eatery if you want to duck in for a snack.
High rises are going up all over Bangkok. Notice the one on the left. Many of the are condos, as well as businesses.
The second 7-11 I have passed on my mile journey. There is a third one at my destination. 7-11 may be dying out in the USA, but it is flourishing here. Maybe it is time to check out their stock. They are especially good if you need a safe hot meal (hot dog, etc.) or top up minutes for your phone.
An empty lot which will soon be built on.
Meanwhile, a homeless person lives here, as well as some feral dogs.
I pass over a klong (canal). Bangkok is a city of canals. It has more working canals than Venice. It is on a rising tectonic plate at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. 3000 years ago, Bangkok (and the shore) was 100 miles inland. Gradually, the Klongs are filled in and become streets. Many of the streets still have Klong as part of their name, such East Klong Street or Yellow Flower Klong Street.
Same bridge as last picture, but facing from whence I came.
Facing where I am going.
Just about there. Tesco is on the corner. You can see the skytrain track above the Tesco sign. Fortunately, Thai uses our numbers so you can get some info, such as their hours, here. You can go in if you need a bathroom break. There is a skywalk from the upper level of the store directly to the skytrain station. Notice the 2 "trolleys." Hey, you learned some English, today!
The little spot I took the last picture from. It is a nice cool place to rest after my walk and before I enter the crowded fray at the train station. Although it is 90 degrees and very humid, it is nice in the shade. There is a constant onshore breeze that makes the city tolerable.
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