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March 11th 2013

Published: April 8th 2013

This is our last blog (for now)! The last time you heard from us we were basking in the glorious weather in Auckland, New Zealand. Today I am typing this back home at my desk, nestled comfortably near the heater as a winter storm rages outside. As the snow drifts against the window it is somewhat difficult to remember those days spent lazing in the sun. How quickly things can change. In Auckland... Read Full Entry

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Inside the grand palace

There is a strict dress code to enter and it isn't cheap by Bangkok standards but it is a must do!

Inside the Grand Palace

There wasn't a huge amount of information for tourists. So you were kind of left to fend for yourselves to figure things out.

Strike a pose

The palace also houses the Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).

A huge murial - The Ramayana epic

Encircling the main area was this stunning murial that depicted events from Siam methology and history. Beautiful colours & gold.

The reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

Buddha close up

This is one big Buddha!

A mere 46 metres long.

Apparently this is where the traditional thai massage originated from!

Seeking enlightenment

Fiona got told off for revealing her shoulders during this pose.

A Nat Geo shot

There must have been 100 of these life size statues around.

Peaceful

Obviously this was all rather new to us so we took plenty of pictures. The Buddhist temples were very peaceful.

Yes more Buddhas

A monk on the grounds

We did see one sitting down smoking which kind of ruined the perception a bit.

The (in)famous Khao San road

I must be the only tourist who went into a (seedy) bar on the road with no ladyboys, or lady bits on display! We also avoided the deep fried scorpions and spiders for sale

Tuk Tuk ride

No Asia tour is complete without a Tuk Tuk ride. A really crazy trip much helped if you consume alcohol beforehand.

It was great fun!

We were in this traffic jam

We were heading back to Khao San for our last night when our bus got stuck in this jam. So off we hopped and just went somewhere nearby. NB this road normally has 3/4 lanes going each way!

The scenery

It is fascinating how these areas spring to life at night. These mobile pubs are great little ideas. Especially when you can watch all the old white man/lady(boy) hook ups going on. We didn't really try the street food. You wouldn't get me eating a keebab off some guy in London let alone over here!

Home sweet home

Trying not to shiver too much!

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