The National History Museum and Wat Mahathat


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April 11th 2014
Published: April 26th 2014
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I awoke early, filled with anticipation. It's my first day of staycation and I have a lot to do. There are three places on my list to see. Part of me wants to lay in bed and rest; part of me is anxious to get going. I took the ferry to pier 13 and walked to stop number one: the National Art Gallery. I'd read online on a third party website (the museum doesn't have one that I could find) that t... Read Full Entry



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DoorDoor
Door

I love this one.
I'm in love with this little garden.I'm in love with this little garden.
I'm in love with this little garden.

A perfect peaceful spot. The National Museum
I could sit here all day.I could sit here all day.
I could sit here all day.

Well, half an hour, at least. Until a professor showed up with his students. They apologized for disturbing me.
Tiles for a new roof!Tiles for a new roof!
Tiles for a new roof!

So much orange... Wat Mahathat
Wat MahathatuWat Mahathatu
Wat Mahathatu

This part clearly has the new roof.



26th April 2014
The National Museum

Giving up the 9 to 5!
How wise that you gave up the killing routine and went off on adventure! I love your photo of this room that seems to go on into infinity. And what a great visit to the larger history museum to have a better understanding of the country in which you're staying. I hope you find a sangha that fits you. Theraveda is fab, and as the I Ching says, Perseverance Furthers. Enjoy finding your right place--happy hunting.
26th April 2014

"Don't Remove Shoes"
Hey there - you'll also see similar signs at Wat Saket (Golden Mount).
27th April 2014
The National Museum

Bangkok
Glad you enjoyed the museum and the timeline put things in perspective for you. Thailand is rich in history and it takes a good bit of time to absorb all of it.

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