Showing posts with label Bangkok. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bangkok. Show all posts

Friday, February 17, 2017

Of Elephants, Boat Rides and Thai Food


Years back, we watched a TV show that featured the wonderful tourist attractions in Bangkok. We were both enticed and we promised each other that one day we'll go there. We kept that promise and we made it here! We're so excited!!!!!
We started off in the elephant village where we get to enjoy a few minutes riding an elephant.
Yes. It was a BEAUTIFUL day!
The whole village was packed with tourists and we all had to wait for our turn. But we didn't really mind.
This guy right here was just outside inviting tourists to take a picture with the elephant (for a tip).
You can also feed these gentle creatures with bananas after their hard work.
'til then! To the floating market we go..
We might've expected a little more from this place but still we enjoyed the ride.
A quick pose with this lady who was in charge of the ticketing. She also sells souvenir items such as a plate with your faces on it (hmmmm).
After we got our tickets, we hopped on our boat and hope for an enjoyable ride.
It was quite a hot day, good thing rainbow umbrellas were installed on the boat.
It wasn't an organized traffic though but it was indeed a real floating market.

Atis (custard apple) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Drool!!!!!!!!!!!
What's in that pot of yours Mr. Thai?
This is as real as it can get. Very hot, very noisy and yes very crowded. But it was fun!
A whole day's tour made us tired and hungry. So we headed to the famous Khao San Road to experience the real deal and here's what we found:
Thai food is <3! 

Friday, October 14, 2016

Bangkok, Thailand: You Are Gold!

Sawadee Ka Bangkok!
Welcome to The Grand Palace! A ginormous tourist attraction in the heart of Bangkok that was built in 1782. This used to be the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government.
It was a loooooooong walk to get to the main entrance. Good thing you can find sellers of  hats, umbrellas and scarfs just outside.
The number of tourists who flock to the Grand Palace is MASSIVE. There were lots of people! Seriously!
We had to learn to navigate our way through the crowd and still be able to get decent usies. Thanks to our ever reliable selfie stick.
Thai culture is proudly revealed in golden intricate designs in each of the temples located inside the Grand Palace complex.
One very special temple, called
 Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha
houses the immensely revered Emerald Buddha dating back to the 14th century.
By the way, because these temples are sacred to Thai people, there is a very strict dress code. Women need to cover their legs with long skirts or pants. Polo shirts are also available for women with revealing tops. There is a deposit which you can claim after you return the shirt.
 Amazing statues!
 Hey you!
 Absolutely beautiful Royal reception halls which are used for important functions.
 What Pho or Temple of the Reclining Buddha
This is a good 10-minute walk from the Grand Palace. Considered as one of the largest complexes in the city, it is  home to the 46-meter long giant reclining Buddha. This place is very impressive!
 I loved this part of the complex. Notice the group of tourists being led by this guy with the amp.
 This part of the complex is more 'liberal' in terms of dress code.
More golden Buddhas in the background.
This is only the first leg of our adventure/honeymoon in the Land of Smiles.