That evening, we went to this place some Canadian girls told us about called the last bar. It was literally the last bar down the east side and you wouldn't ever find it unless you were really looking specifically for it. It turned out to be a hookah bar. We sat on cushions on the floor ( which was an open air deck out over the river) and played cards while we drank some cocktails. We listened to a guy sing songs like Wonderwall and other old but popular hits with a thick Thai accent. All of a sudden it got really crowded and that is when "the fire show" started.
It was incredible. There were three Thai guys (one only sixteen) that had a stick (I would say baton but it was not girlie at all) which was lit on both sides. They also had these things that were like a flaming ball that was on a chain about 2 feet long connected to a handle. They kind of danced with the fire to some crazy songs (including limp bizkit). They
threw it to each other over our heads and did some crazy stunts.
The interesting part was that it was really informal and kind of dangerous. They burnt themselves several times and dropped it pretty often. Despite the scary mess ups they were actually really cool and entertaining.
After the last bar we headed to a different place to stay for the night. Rampala is a small place that is basically just a mattress, mosquito net, and a small non flushing bathroom in each hut. There is a fan but no AC. It was quite an experience (which is what the guys really wanted) and it only cost 7 dollars a night :) We have kind of been saving on some nights and splurging on others. So far our lodging has ranged from $7 (hut) to $50 a night (5 star resort) .
One thing Thailand is teaching me is to be a little more laid back and to just go with the flow. It turns out life is just as enjoyable and even less stressful.
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