19 Novemeber 2014
After four days of going, going, going we decided to take it easy today. We slept in a bit, had a leisurely breakfast, went back to the hotel and updated the blog, relaxed a bit more, and then decided to head to the mall to check out the food court for a late lunch. That's right…we are going to the mall for lunch. I have heard good things about this mall, so lets check it out.
WHAT A MALL! It is called Terminal 21 and is designed like an airport terminal.
WHAT A MALL! It is called Terminal 21 and is designed like an airport terminal.
The security guard is dressed like a pilot and greets each person as they enter the mall.
Every escalator is marked as departing and arriving a city based on what floor you are leaving and going to. You see…each floor has a different city theme.
 Level 2: Japan |  Level 5: San Fransisco |
There was also Paris, Istanbul, and London.
Overall, the mall was a maze of floors and escalators going in all directions:
Overall, the mall was a maze of floors and escalators going in all directions:
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But…Tim and I are are not shopper. Then why did we come to the mall? For the food court of course! But, this food court is not like what we are used to in the US. First you have to buy a card that is used to purchase food. Since the food vendors don’t have to deal with money the service is a lot more efficient. And don't worry about putting too much money on the card…you just trade it in for the remaining cash when you are done. And the cost…we had a vegetarian dish with rice and 3 sides, a bowl of soup with fish balls, shrimp pad tai, sliced pork and duck with rice; 2 steam buns, mango slices, jackfruit slices, and 2 waters for under $8 USD…and the quality was outstanding!
 This is where you buy your card and put money on it. |  What an awesome food court. Lots of choice and most were quite nutritious. |
3 of our entrees. Tim went back and got a fourth.
 Desert. Jackfruit, Mango, Steamed buns with custard and poppy seeds. |  What is this Jackfruit?!? |
We tried the Jackfruit was saw yesterday in Chinatown. There was not much to lose since it only cost 20 Baht ($0.70). Let me tell you...it was really good. It tasted like a super flavorful banana. Next time we see a street vendor selling it we will be sure to buy it.
After lunch we ventured to the bathroom and found a toilet from the future with all the bells and whistles you could ever want on a toilet. Why don't we have these kinds of toilets in the US yet? Why do we still use the same toilet they were using in the stone age?!? All I know is I pushed a button and water sprayed up and then I pushed another button and water streamed up, and then I pushed another button and a fan dried me off...this may be too much information, but I just loved this toilet and if I ever have a house again I will be installing one.
After lunch we ventured to the bathroom and found a toilet from the future with all the bells and whistles you could ever want on a toilet. Why don't we have these kinds of toilets in the US yet? Why do we still use the same toilet they were using in the stone age?!? All I know is I pushed a button and water sprayed up and then I pushed another button and water streamed up, and then I pushed another button and a fan dried me off...this may be too much information, but I just loved this toilet and if I ever have a house again I will be installing one.
After nearly 2 hours in the mall we headed back to the hotel, bought a couple of Chang beers at the 7-11 and hung out in the lobby for an hour or so. Then back to the room for some rest before we check-out of the hotel in the morning and head north to the ruins in Ayutthaya and leave Bangkok behind.
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