Bangkok, Thailand Eye Candy

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Posting to you from a huge shopping mall in Bangkok - isn't technology great? The extra time we have in Thailand is being well spent. Seems like spending a longer time in one place is the way to do it; and we're definitely enjoying it! Eating in Thailand is even cheaper and, dare I say, even fresher than Hong Kong. We are really loving the easy access to all types of food and are pretty much snacking on whatever looks good at the moment all day long.

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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Photos

Grand Palace
Justin and I

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.