China town take it or leave it........ Leave it

Took a boat to Bangkok's china town district ( largest concentration of Chinese people in Thailand, which is significant). If you're in the market for used remote controls, fake sunglasses, or second hand  false teeth, then Chinatown is for you. Unfortunately it had already sucked us in before we realized it.  Lost in a maze of side streets, stumbling over people, and no clear view of the sky, needless to say we were a bit disoriented.  "An hour lost in Chinatown is still better than a week of certainty at work" says Laina. She's an optimist. Somehow, we found our way back to the pier.  I asked Laina if she needed some water. "Water? How about a beer." We crossed the river to the riverside market to look for a cantina.  The atmosphere was refreshing to say the least, but lacking in white folks.  Apparently, this was a local joint, but people paid no mind to us.  We came across a little restaurant/ hotel on the river. The sign said lunch from 11:00-2:00, dinner from 5:00-9:00. (The time..........2:50).  We enter anyway. The place is nice but empty.
Patrick: "I know you're closed but how about some drinks?"
Owner: "ok"
Patrick: ".....and food?"
Owner:"ok"
He says they have just opened.  Apparently struggling business beginnings are universal. They are happy to serve us what ever we want and the views of the river and palaces are beautiful.  The chef comes out to see if we are pleased with our food and says he will gladly cook more if we are not satisfied.  We talk about their hotel and plans for the future.  As we leave, they offer to drive us anywhere we wish for free.  Nice, nice people.  We board our boat and head back to the pool.
        Laina overlooking Chao Praya River

Boat ride back to hotel