Baggage claim and customs are relatively easy and short to get to but the killer is immigration. Immigration is not particularly tough for me, or any other American for that matter, but it takes really long for other people from other countries. I must have waited in line for about 20 - 30 minutes, and when it was time for me to step forward and speak to the immigration agent I showed him my passport and was out in less than 2 minutes.
I was finally able to find my ride (complete with a custom sign for me). And after I got in the car the long ride to Kaewsamrit gym commenced. It never gets old for me, riding shotgun on an expressway of a big city. I never get used to the sights and even though this is the 3rd year in a row that I visited Bangkok everything looks so new to me.
After what seemed to be a 30 - 40 minute ride back to the gym I was finally escorted to my room. I always take the deluxe room with the AC and my own refrigerator. And after icing my room with the AC and the electric fan I decided to relax. The long flight took a toll on my legs and feet. My left foot in particular was swollen from the long flight. I was not sleepy at the slightest and I started to grow restless because it was only 2 pm local time (11 PM US time). I decided to take a taxi and get a massage. The massage center was deep in the city but it was well worth it as my legs were pounded and loosened.
After the massage I went to Central Pin Klao (shopping mall) to have dinner. I had a steak at Sizzler and I was sitting there alone I felt good about how this whole trip may pan out. After dinner I went back to my room and was only planning on taking a nap since it was only 8 pm but I ended up in a coma like sleep and I did not wake up until 5 am Monday morning. Training is going to start soon so I better get ready.
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