You're in my veins and I cannot get you out.

[kaia]

I think I left part of my heart in Vietnam. I almost cried on the plane.

I don't know if it is the post transit-blues, or that I said goodbye not only to an amazing country but also my two closest friends on the road today, but I'm tired.

Coming back to Bangkok has not been what I expected. The city feels different, or maybe it is me who is different. I'm sitting at the same hostel and it just feels off.

I certainly wasn't expecting the major protests lines as I left the sky train, or the overturned cars near Democracy Monument, or the camps of army officers along the streets, or being told to avoid the entire mall area.

None of that is what bothered me though. I knew the protests had gotten worse, and I'm in no danger. It was walking down Khao San Road (the backpacker road) and the feeling of disgust coming over me, which surprises me because I didn't mind it before. I couldn't get out fast enough, and without the coconut ice cream I had walked there for. I'm not exactly sure why.

I think travel cured me of my drinking problem.

I might be in Malaysia sooner than I thought.

Comments

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[duskyn.livejournal.com]

<3

[kayaiem.livejournal.com]

Stay safe!! *hugs*

I'm excited to hear what you think about my home country, though!

[duskyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

From the research I've been doing, I am so excited for it. Malaysia seems like such an amazing place, and I can't wait to see it for myself!

[night-owl-9.livejournal.com]

Stay safe and sound, dear! ♥ *hugs*

[duskyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[artemis_wandering]

Stay safe. Keep enjoying all the lessons and people you meet. ♥

[duskyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks! <3

[duskyn.livejournal.com]

It is. I look forward to the day I go back though!

I can't wait to have stories to tell about Malaysia!

[passionrlsusall.livejournal.com]

I'm jealous of the friends you've met on your trip. Traveling with someone else, both of us being introverts, and jumping from place to place so fast has made it nearly impossible to really get to know anyone at all. Definitely no close connections. At the same time, I have my sister to travel with, who I will have as a major focal point in my life still after this trip (even if we do drive each other crazy)

I didn't know the protests had gotten that bad..didn't follow the news on it since we left. Kinda wish I'd gone to see them when we were there though.

I totally get a place seeming different upon return.

And while I could take just a little bit of K.S. road, it really got to me..as did other super touristy backpacker spots disconnected from everything else...why be in another country then is how I mostly feel about it. Though at the same time I get needing comraderie wit others you can speak the same language as and connect with..esp when traveling alone.

[duskyn.livejournal.com]

The people have made the trip for me. There has definitely been some annoying things about being solo, but it makes it so easy to meet people. Just walking around some towns I've made friends, but I think people are just more likely to approach people if they're alone. And me too, I just randomly strike up conversations now. I didn't do that at home. I'd be lying if I said there wasn't times I wanted someone with me though. Saying goodbye all the time gets old.

I think they're finally winding down. They moved to a park on Monday near Chinatown, so most of the tourist areas are completely clear of them now. Though, now I'm seeing signs of then even here on the islands .

That is my thought exactly. Why go to a place to spend it drunk or hungover? I guess to each his own.