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March 16th 2008
Published: March 25th 2008
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I got a solid dose of being a tourist in Bangkok on my first full day: Overslept because I was up until the wee hours updating the blog, missed out on key landmarks because of early closing, a really angry tuk tuk driver and getting invited into a sex club. Welcome to steamy, dirty, crazy Bangkok. My first afternoon I wandered my neighborhood and took care of logistics, but not before I reserve... Read Full Entry



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Vanessa Ferro
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nezca
Traveling around the northern hemisphere for five months! Join me as I eat my way through southeast asia, nepal, eastern europe, portugal and spain. I can think of no better way to pass the time...... full info
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Neat PatternNeat Pattern
Neat Pattern
National MuseumNational Museum
National Museum
National MuseumNational Museum
National Museum
Check out the iron work.
Guarding the EntranceGuarding the Entrance
Guarding the Entrance
The entrance to one of the exhibition buildings was being guarded by him and his brother.
Sweet Sticky RiceSweet Sticky Rice
Sweet Sticky Rice
A miniature version of what the woman at the market was preparing.
Wat XYZWat XYZ
Wat XYZ
This was the Wat that contained the sitting Buddha.
Close up of RoofClose up of Roof
Close up of Roof
Check out the moon!
Interior ShotInterior Shot
Interior Shot
At each temple, there are always visitors making offerings and praying.
Outside the Temple GatesOutside the Temple Gates
Outside the Temple Gates
This boy made his sister stop pedaling and shot me a peace sign and a huge grin shortly after this shot. ;)
UrnsUrns
Urns
The walls of the temple grounds are lined with urns. Each individual/family has their own compartment. I liked the shape of this urn and the personal touch.
UrnsUrns
Urns
Basically, a cemetary.
Standing BuddhaStanding Buddha
Standing Buddha
Statue at the TempleStatue at the Temple
Statue at the Temple
Infamous Tuk Tuk DriverInfamous Tuk Tuk Driver
Infamous Tuk Tuk Driver
This is the driver BEFORE he looked like he wanted my first born.
Cooling OffCooling Off
Cooling Off
Window PanelWindow Panel
Window Panel
Door PanelsDoor Panels
Door Panels
Outside the temple of the Lucky Buddha.
Especially for MegEspecially for Meg
Especially for Meg
DELICIOUS!! Only $3 a kilo. I ate many for you.
Tom Yam KungTom Yam Kung
Tom Yam Kung
Spicy Sour Prawn Soup. I paid too much, but I soon learned the going rate.



26th March 2008

stephen
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Tuk tuk
am glad you got out safely - it is a good idea to have a powerful whistle - to signal for help, just in case. Whatever, it is pretty safe generally for travellers in Asia, the public are tourists-friendly. More great shots.

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