Bay Guardian photog Ariel Soto just got back from Asia — with some fab snaps, of course. We’re presenting her travel essay in three parts throughout the next week. First up: touching down in Bangkok.
Golden Buddhas
Lobster claws at a restaurant
I have major wanderlust. Take-off on an airplane gives me a high. I know I’m going to see new things, taste exotic flavors and smell unfamiliar perfumes or fumes. I never sleep on flights, even if the trip is over fifteen hours. I’m just too excited.
One of many wats
A mangled monk statue