Gold leaf

This is where people were putting gold leaf on the feet of the reclining Buddha. I considered purchasing gold leaf to do the same but then decided to just fake it.

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Ancient Kingdoms

February 17th 2015
Visited Ayutthaya today -- an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was home to 33 kings from various dynasties. It was the capital of Siam from 1353 - 1767. The Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (temple) was spectacular where there are Buddha statues everywhere. It is peaceful as the site is nestled among greenery, in a park-like setting. If I lived here it is where I would enjoy coming to meditate ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more

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