Sirroco, on top of the world Bangkok

Leaving the Blue Elephant we have been advised to check out Sirroco for views and ambiance. As we have nothing left on our itinerary for the day, we walk over. The building is impressive with huge pillars on the bottom going up many floors, pure white with a gold dome on top. We elevate to the 64th floor and find we are the only folks there, but it is the middle of the afternoon.

We order two glasses of their lowest priced wine, which is a crazy $15 per glass. We are certainly paying for these views over looking the river. It's a smoggy city and difficult to see far or crisply, and the pictures don't come out too well but the memories are vivid.

When we are ready to go we find a Tuk-Tuk driver and show him our map to the Condo. We agree on a price and off we put-put. Now fairly familiar with the city, the Transportation Minister considers his route choice quite odd, but we have prenegotiated a price, so I am not as concerned as we really do have all day.

Turns out he doesn't understand our map and is driving us to his English speaking friend to help him figure out the way. We find this charming and all have a well interpreted good laugh.