I have managed to make my Western Union cash transfer last me a seemingly endless journey.
Got a coach from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, stayed 2 days whilst changing my flight back to Bangkok. Flew to Bangkok, immediately travelled across the entire city from the airport via a train into the city centre then via taxi to the domestic airport. The taxi driver quoted 100baht for the trip which was half what I had been told he would charge. Once we got to the airport the fee was then 400baht. The toll road he used to get us there was 100baht.
Positive side of me says we just got lost in translation and the journey was always far longer than a 100baht fee. The guy who just got ripped off in Cambodia however didn't take it so well. So shouting match in the airport drop off section ensues.
I end up paying him and only just making my domestic flight to Chiang Mai.
Once in Chiang Mai I jump in a tuk-tuk and head to the familiar areas of town.
Damn it feels good to be almost home.
I'm staying in the guesthouse I stayed in when I came down to fight so i can now kick off my shoes and relax for the first time in what feels like forever.
Tomorrow I need to find another Western Union branch to collect cash and then it's the 3.5hour mini bus to Pai. Hire a scooter. Find a place to live for the next month or so. That sounds very doable. Home at last.
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