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we flew into bangkok on sunday march 19th, greeted with the incongruous site of people playing golf between the landing strips. we found our way into town, and quickly got a room at a guest house near the (in)famous khao san road. after being in rural japan for so long, it was jarring to see so many white folks- mostly 20 something travellers like ourselves. we had a great meal, including pineapple shakes, for all of $2.00. again- quite a change after the $3 apples in japan. we were pretty knackered after our trip, so we settled in at the house lobby to watch 'fight club'. (they show movies at all the guest houses.) the next morning, we were up early to start sight seeing. our first stop... |
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the grand palace and wat phra kaeo : temple of the emerald buddha |
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morgan chills outside the wat, in front of one of the many chedi (spire type things). you can't really see the detail, but these chedi are covered in tile mosaics. just beautiful up close. |
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in a rare moment not surrounded by other tourist, i stand in front of the wat (temple). as you can see, the architecture is stunning. so elaborate. and yes- that is gold. |
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a detail photo of the columns in front of the main temple (the house of the emerald buddha). the colors are all mirror type tiles done in mosaic. |
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a gold (what else) sentry stands guard at the entrance to one of the temples. |
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thai dancers in front of the hyatt hotel. |
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wat arun- the temple of the dawn. this picture was taken around 10 pm though. |
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