Armani Bangkok Style

We began the day late, and started it off with the Menam Hotel's famous pastries from the lobby bakery. Clad in dread locks and braids we headed off to Wat Phra Kao and the Grand Palace only to be greeted by a closed doors. After a quick lunch at a Singha beer sponsored diner, we hopped in a Tuk Tuk and went to Voglee Fashion to be measured for "Armani" suits. After perusing the catalogs I chose a black tuxedo and a blue pin-stripped suit. Kate followed suit with a black skirt suit and a white pin-stripped suit. We were very excited. After we left the shop we again boarded a Tuk Tuk to go shopping at Koh San Road. The second we got there we realized the meaning of "rainy season." It started to pour as if we were being doused with buckets. Apparently this was a daily occurence because all of the shops simultaneously closed and everyone pulled out umbrellas that we did not have. Shopping was cancelled and we jumped into "Jimmy's Diner" for a bite to eat. Here we discovered the famous Thai fruit shakes. Afterwards, still drenched, we found some unique jewelry shops and Kate bought a couple of gifts. I got to practice my Arabic with the shopkeeper. Kate struck a good bargain as she always does. Afterwards, we hailed a taxi back to the Menam. Determined not to end the night on account of the bad weather we went for a night swim.