Bangkok

Hello! If anything I would say that Bangkok has changed me to become a better person. At the beginning of this trip, I was a shy girl who talked to no one in the group except for my old roommate and best friend. I have always considered myself to be a shy person so I knew this couldn't be helped, however, here in Bangkok I found myself talking to more random people. Now, not only do I talk to most of the people in our group with ease (yes, some still need working on), but I have even met new people, both in my school and in the city. Due to my unexpected burst of deciding to be more social, I have made friends with students from the Netherlands, a girl from China, a girl from Myanmar, and some more (notice how I said *some* more and not *many* more). Simply put, being in Bangkok has definitely made me come out of my shell, and it's probably just because now I have the mindset of  "I'm in a new country if I say something embarrassing no one will care or remember....

Hello! To the next person coming to Bangkok: I would highly recommend that you visit Wat Pho. Wat Pho is one largest temple complexes in Bangkok, and it is also home to the Reclining Buddha. The reclining Buddha is the largest Buddha in the area, and it is around 46 meters long. While most people go to Wat Pho just to see the reclining Buddha, I highly recommend that you see the rest of the temples. With a free entrance if you wear your school uniform, Wat Pho is huge and full of beautiful temples and cool structures. As you walk through the grounds, you will literally have to squint because the temples are so bright and shiny. With a white base, the roofs are what really stand out. The roofs are usually red and blue and covered in shiny rocks and sequin-like designs. They literally glint when the sun hits them. Wat Pho is a must for a traditional, cultural experience. Other than the temples in Wat Pho, I also recommend the temple of Wat Arun. More than anything, however, I'...