Bangkok - a city of Buddha

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Wat is a temple literally! Yesterday we visited Wat Pho, Thailand's biggest temple and built in the 16th century. The temple being close to the banks of the river that flows through the city meant that we were able to take a boat to the quay close to Wat Pho. Just across the river is Wat Arun another grand temple which we visited today. Not far from these temples is the Grand Palace which contains yet another grand temple known as Wat Phra Kaew which we visited after Wat Pho. So we have certainly seen our fair share of Buddha and his glorious surroundings.

Bangkok is a city that is often misrepresented and I have been pleasantly surprised by how inviting it is for tourists. The locals are friendly and the atsmosphere is both relaxing and spiritual.

Today we took another trip down the river and visited Wat Arun which up until 18th century was at the heart of the capital before it was moved across the river. Climbing up the monuments gives one a splendid view of the river and the city.

Tomorrow we are off to Cambodia to another temple - the famous Ankor Watt

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Photos

The reclining Buddha
The head of the magnificant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

Golden Buddha
Yet another magnificant Buuha

Guarding the Temple
Colourful figure guarding the temple at Wat Phra Kaew

More Buddhas
Lining up at Wat Phra Kaew

Lynne and Natalie
Natalie was our guide on our tour round the city on the first day

Comments

[duncan]

Hi from son
Glad you had a good time in Bangkok, hope you both well

[Jayne Adams]

It all looks very interesting - and how nice to have some lovely weather! Lots of love - Jayne x

[George Birch]

IF either of you ever go on mastermind your specialist subject is gonna have to be temples! Looks fantastic. Dad, Emma and I thought that Natalie looks like your new thai bride, ha. Just heard on radio today that some artist has made a gold statue of Kate Moss, not sure how her wisdom would measure up to old buddha. Look forward to the next instalment.xx

[Penny]

Weather looks great, as do the sights.Quite different from February in England! Bring back some sunshine for us!