Bangkok Day 3 – Long-tail boat ride

We went another long-tail boat ride on the klongs (canals) of Bangkok this morning.  We ended at an orchid farm. It was interesting. For some reason I had hadn't realized so many orchids were epiphytes. Most were very pleasant, but the red orchids smelled like sour socks. They probably felt the same about me. All walks of life live side by side along the canals. The average elevation of Bangkok is 4 feet above sea level. Significant areas are now below sea level as a result of subsidence due to groundwater withdrawal. In the next 50 years, it is projected that the homes of 5 million Bangkok residents will be in jeopardy due to sea level rise.