I wound up holding off my trip to Cambodia an extra day to allow more rest. I just wish I hadn't wasted 200 baht for the bus ticket yesterday. Such is life though.
But I'm happy to say the bout of food poisoning wasn't severe enough to go to the hospital. I had some pocky today and kept it down so. Thank you, pocky, and also thanks to Jesus and Bob Marley, for both helped soothe the agony of a stomach in dire straits. My room here in Khao San is located right above a reggae bar that plays nothing but Bob Marley, which made for an easier time sleeping than if I were above a karaoke bar (although I'm sure that would be an interesting experience in itself).
But as the Thailand leg of the journey winds down, I must say I did see a lot, although I feel I spent too much time in Bangkok. I should have gone to Kanchanaburi the third or so day I was here, or to Pattaya or some sort of a day trip in addition to Ayutthaya. I have no regrets in what I did see and experience though, and I can further learn about the places I did visit, and the culture that happily welcomed me with open arms.
It's amazing what you can learn the first eight days on the road, not just about the places you visit but about trip management, wise spending, navigation and even about yourself. I'll dive more into that after the trip has concluded.
I won't be able to stay in Cambodia as long as I wanted, but one of thing fore mentioned things learned about independent travel is to allow flexibility. It's also important to not regret what you missed, but to cherish what you saw and experienced, and the people who crossed your path along this journey we call life.
Next update from Cambodia. Until then!
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