Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

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November 23rd 2006

Published: November 28th 2006

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! We had Thai food…and whined about not having turkey dinner. We love Thai food so try not to feel too sorry for us. Our second day in Bangkok we planned on visiting the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and The Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is the royal residence, throne hall and some administrative offices of the government. Most of the complex is unavailable ... Read Full Entry

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Samantha & Scott Gillett

Sam Scott

Dream trip of traveling around the world. We have a general idea of where we are headed but only time will tell where the journey takes us. Follow along with us on our trip around the world. Many have dreamed of doing it but we have decided to throw caution to the wind and make it a reality. We hope to travel for around 9 months. Proposed itinerary: Scandanavia - Russia- China - SE Asia - Australia - South America - Mediteranean Europe - Africa - Europe... full info

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Scott in front of The Royal Pantheon @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Scott checking out the murals @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Sam with Monkey guard @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Sam @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Phra Witharn Yod @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Phra Stratana Chedi @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Phra Mondop @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Pagodas @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Pagoda @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Mural on hall wall @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Intricate design work on The Royal Pantheon wall @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Halls @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Golden pagoda @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Front of main temple @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Entrance to The main Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Demon holding up pagoda @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Demon Guards and Hall roof @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

-Demon Guardians @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Demon guardian of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Bell Pagoda @ The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Back of the The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

3rd December 2006

Cynda
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Fish and Chips
Hey. We had Fish and Chips at a pub in London for Thanksgiving! I'll make you a turkey dinner when you get here! Have fun. Love,Cynda

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