A Morning at the Guesthouse
October 5. Greetings again from Long Luck Guesthouse. Today was another work-focused day. I’ve realized I can only keep this journey going because I follow a clear rhythm: when it’s time to travel, I travel; when it’s time to work, I work. This routine is what allows me to balance both.
To give myself energy for the day ahead, I bought grilled chicken skewers from a street vendor. At just 10 baht each (around 45 yen), they were cheap but filling—simple fuel for long hours at the laptop.
Sweet Break with Passionfruit Yogurt
Later, I treated myself to something I had been recommended: a passionfruit smoothie with yogurt, 50 baht (about 223 yen). It was delicious, tangy, and refreshing. But the person I was with ordered the mango version with yogurt—and it was even better. I laughed at myself, already deciding that next time, I’d choose mango.
Together, we wandered around the nearby streets. That’s when we stumbled across a narrow little passageway, almost hidden. I’ve always loved spots like this. It felt like a secret base no one else knew about. In the end, it wasn’t a shopping street at all, just a simple lane where locals walked by in their daily lives. Still, I felt glad I had found it.
Affordable Meals Nearby
By midday, I felt hungry again and went to a small restaurant near the guesthouse. I ordered Thai-style omelet rice for 45 baht (about 201 yen). At first, I thought it might be more expensive since the place looked more like a restaurant than a street stall. But to my surprise, it was cheaper than the touristy Khao San Road area, where the same dish could easily cost 100 baht.
Good food, good price—it made me feel grateful for choosing the quieter side streets instead of the main tourist areas.
SIM Card Errands and an Embarrassing Moment
After finishing my work for the day, I went out to look for a local SIM card. Some apps here require an SMS code to register, so having a Thai number seemed necessary. I had heard you could get one at convenience stores, so I went to check. Sure enough, they sold them. The problem was that the cheapest option I found was 399 baht—more than I needed. I decided I’d look again when I had more time.
But honestly, the real reason I left the store quickly wasn’t the price. It was because of my clothes. I had accidentally put my shirt on inside out, and people were laughing. It’s been a long time since I felt that kind of embarrassment, and I just wanted to escape. Later at the guesthouse, I looked at a photo and realized how obvious it was. Next time, I’ll double-check before stepping out!
Evening Snack
In the evening, I felt hungry again. I walked back near a 7-Eleven and bought another small skewer for 10 baht—something easy to nibble on.
It wasn’t an exciting day of adventures, but it was a good day. I worked steadily, ate well, explored a little, and even had a funny story to laugh at later. These quiet days give balance to the journey, reminding me that travel isn’t only about constant movement, but also about learning how to live anywhere, even in the middle of Bangkok.
