Fake Jet Lag

I've been having bouts of fake jet lag. For the past three nights or so, I've been getting up at 5 in the morning, wide awake after 3 hours of sleep. Yesterday, not wanting to wake Dan, I ended up reading on the couch until the sun came up (which is actually a lie since you can never see the sun rise here). Lying on the couch with a thin blanket and a lumpy pillow, I felt like an exiled husband.

I think this city is starting to get to me. I'm ready to leave for a little while. Dan and I are planning our week long trip to Thailand. We just bought our tickets to Bangkok and are set to go on February 12th. Since it's a short trip, we're thinking of exploring the Central Thailand area, including Bangkok, Ayuthaya (ancient ruins of the former royal capital), Ko Samet (a beach), and perhaps Khao Yai National Park (hello elephants) or a floating market.