After a bus ride we made a tour of Wat Pho, a large and beautiful budist temple. There were many buildings with statues inside, but the most remarkable was the reclining Budda. It is coverd in gold leaf and is the largest of its kind in all of Thailand. (Colin says, "anyone wanna plan a heist?")
It seemed that everywhere we looked there was ornate, very detailed art. On the walls, doors, roofs, even floor, the sight was overwhelming at times. Colin kept saying, "it almost hurts my eyes!" It was amazing.
We walked the city for a few hours after the temple, exploring Khao San Road, the backpackers "slum" and moving on to a few more city highlights.
Nothing like a massage while you shop, eh?
The Bangkok Democracy Monument
Sao Ching Cha - an old religious monument
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchawaoramahawihan
We were able to test a good number of different foods. They say that if you can't peel it, cook it, or boil it, don't eat it....well, it's a lot more fun the other way. :)
It made for a great day of exploring and seeing just a bit of what the city has to offer its visitors.
Up next:
We just experienced a bit of dental care and our first Thai massage...oh my goodness! :)
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