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March 24th 2012
Published: March 27th 2012
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Our flight to Bangkok was via Sri Lanka with a 13 hour stopover in Colombo. We were really hoping that we would at least be able to get out of the airport for a couple of hours, rather than being stuck there for the entire day. However, Sri Lankan Airlines hijacked our plans and bussed us to an unknown hotel where we would be spending the day. When we arrived we were completely taken aback to find... Read Full Entry



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Jonathan Lax & Celina Goes
Around the World in 2 and 80 Days
Around the World in 2 and 80 Days
A blog recording our travels from East Africa to India, South East Asia, the Antipodes, the Pacific and California...... full info
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Snoozing in between serving customers
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Crossing the river to Wat Arun
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Wat Arun, 5 pranged temple of dawn is the most distinctive symbol of Bangkok
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Wat Arun's towers are decorated with porcelain
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The view of Bangkok cityscape from the top of the central tower
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Garudas holding up the temple
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Bangkok still in the Christmassy mood
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Wat Phra Kaeo built as a private Roayl temple in 1782 and housed within the grounds of the Grand Palace
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Scene from the Ramayana which stretches 1km over the temple walls
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Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most important and holy icon 17cm high and made from jade, not emerald
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Entering the grounds of the Grand Palace
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The Grand Palace, residence for the Thai Royal family until 1925, now just used for state occasions
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28th March 2012

Antonetta
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HAPPY BUDDA
Hey guys Hope you both are well Gosh the view from your balcony in Sri-Lanka was unreal and the view from your bathroom was lovely, glad you were comfortable Cel's your trio dessert looked delicious that made my mouth water Enjoy your time in Thailand and catch up next week Love & hugz Aunty, Uncle & Custodio x x x

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