According to "my plan" I wasn't supposed to be in Bangkok yet, I WAS supposed to fly in tomorrow. I guess if I had the visa that permitted me to enter Vietnam by land rather than air, I'd be in Vietnam right now and not Bangkok. Getting dropped off on the side of the road does something to you, (after it terrifies you) you realize you only have yourself to rely on. Not only in this moment but in many more to come. How you react is up to you, I chose to get the f outta of Cambodia and head for familiar surroundings -Bangkok. I am fortunate to find out that Sabrina is still in Bangkok, she leaves first thing the following day. Once I land (I don't forget my departure card this time) I head to KSR and meet up with Sabrina. We indulge in a face treatment and walk around KSR area together. 5:15am Sabrina and I say goodbye, it's our 3rd goodbye and no they don't get easier. Buddha tells us that life is transient and attachment to things and people will cause you much unhappiness. Yet everyone I know craves security and stability. This is going to be something I struggle with on my journey and will undoubtedly cause me heartache in my future.
Today I was enlightened. I am sure that I have realized this on many other occasions but traveling teaches you some very important lessons: that things don't last forever and to appreciate the moment before it's gone.
The life of a transient traveller. Unexpected plans is what makes backpacking the best. Also, remember its never goodbye, its always see you later.
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