Back in Thailand for work and that means another week of incredible food, night markets, and a couple hours of exploration. This time around I tried to take full advantage of the few hours that I had to myself.
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a former residence to King Rama I – King Rama V, and is now used to host royal ceremonies and guests. The place is huge, and busy, and the morning I went it was literally 100ºF and crazy crowded. Maybe its always like that, I don’t know. Despite the chaotic atmosphere, the palace awes you with gilded grandeur and opulence.
Entering the Grand Palace Courtyard
The Palace & Throne Hall
Mural paintings
Statues
Incense and prayers
Tile Details
And buildings I’m not sure about – should’ve kept better notes!
Around Bangkok
Some shrines I found during my morning and evening runs
Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
This place is really beautiful. The Buddha is so big, its actually tricky to take a photo capturing the entire body. If you could climb up and view it from above I bet it’d be amazing. Buddha was getting a pedicure the day I was visiting :).
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