Published: November 16th 2010November 9th 2010
Grand Palace
Justin and I
Aside from eating, we have spent lots of time visiting temples, or "Wats," in Thailand. Buddhism is the major religion in the country and there are loads of gorgeous temples erected for the followers to worship in. It's neat to see how immaculate the temples are, lots of detail work in tiling and painting that is almost unbelievable.
The country mouse in me is ready to get out of these big cities! In a few days we move out from Bangkok to Sukhothai and hope to enjoy a slower pace there. Enjoy the pics from our first few days in this unique country!
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We are headed to Vanuatu for 2 years of service with the Peace Corps! Our list of excitements include: learning a new language (or two), appreciating a new culture, establishing our first home together, and traveling! Stay tuned for a candid account of our ups and downs abroad!
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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy....more info
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Elephant Stand
The king used this stand to dismount his elephant. How awesome is that?
Monkey Demon
From a mural painted in the Grand Palace
Monkey Demon Statue
Guarding the Grand Palace gates
Gorgeous decor
around the Wats
Meditating Buddhas
Surrounding the Grand Palace
Reclining Buddha
This Buddha is nearly one city block long!
and his feet
The reclining Buddha's mother-of-pearl inlaid feet
Spiffy Suit Time
Justin getting fitted for a tailor made suit
Food
Check out that clever carrying contraption
Sweeping
Brooms made from local materials
Massage
Available a'la carte, you can pick what you want off a menu and walk right in
Golden Buddha
And a monk photographing it.
Justin and his Monk Friend
Turns out this guy is based in Dallas, TX, just returning to Thailand for a visit.
Street Food
I love eating like this! Snacks all along the way
Ronald McDonald
being culturally adaptable. Ronald is bowing with his palms together, a sign of respect and greeting in Thailand.
Pad Thai
A very popular dish to tourists in Thailand, fried rice noodles with meat and veggies that is quite scrumptious to my taste buds indeed.
Spirit Shrine
Many homes and businesses create small shrines to house spirits. We see lots of offerings in the form of flowers, juice, water, and food placed before the shrines.
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