Temples and tigers in Central Thailand


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April 13th 2012
Published: May 23rd 2012
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Truth be told, we weren’t particularly excited about visiting Bangkok. However, like Rome, all roads, and indeed, railways, seem to lead there, so we had little choice. Our first visit lasted about 45 minutes, as we quickly boarded another train bound for the general vicinity of the Khao Yai National Park. By this time, we were becoming increasingly aware that the Asian countryside we most wish... Read Full Entry



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Khao Yai National ParkKhao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park

"I remember when this was all, erm, jungle."
Market flower sellerMarket flower seller
Market flower seller

Silom, Bangkok
Wat PhoWat Pho
Wat Pho

Bangkok
Temples can be tiringTemples can be tiring
Temples can be tiring

So why not take a nap?
Reclining BuddhaReclining Buddha
Reclining Buddha

Awaiting nirvana. Look at the size of the thing! Wat Pho, Bangkok.
A view from Mae Nam Chao PhrayaA view from Mae Nam Chao Phraya
A view from Mae Nam Chao Phraya

The river in Bangkok.
Elephant frolicsElephant frolics
Elephant frolics

This is the sanitised version! Ayutthaya.
AyutthayaAyutthaya
Ayutthaya

The Burmese did a pretty effective job of destroying the temples' splendour, if not their structures.



23rd May 2012

Thanks for the memories...
I grew up in Thailand and spent many a vacation at Khao Yai, and swam in the pool at the base of the falls. So you are off to Chiang Mai...Linda and I lived there for 18 months and enjoyed every moment. You will too.

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