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| Arrival at Bangkok, Thailand's New Airport |
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| 18.5 hours later here we are! |
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| Thai's are reverant of their King |
| Our Luxury Hotel on the Chao Praya River |
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| Menam Riverside Hotel |
| Relaxation After L O N G Flights |
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| Jim Sipping his Singha Beer |
| Respite from Bangkok Traffic One Block Away |
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| Love Cobalt Blue Pool! |
| One of Vendors with Wares |
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| Not Quite the Fuller Brush Man |
| Common Transport - Motorized Rickshaw |
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| A WILD Ride - Tuk Tuk |
| Typical Street Crosser |
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| Jaywalking Rules Here |
Traffic in Bangkok is an experience in and of itself. With 10 million people and all of them on the road
at once what can one expect. There are virtually no cross walks. We did find one and everyone ignored us. Some close calls,
yes! Everyone drives English style (with steering on USA's passenger side) and on opposide sides of the road than we are
accustomed to. Making it more interesting to cross streets. There are usually 3 people to each motorcyle (often families with
children) - driving is like a constant game of "street chicken." Interesting fact is that there are rarely accidents
here - The Buddha is busy watching over these Bangkok drivers!
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| One of Many Buddha's in Bangkok |
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| The Thai People Pay Homage to Buddha With Offerings |
| The Sacred GOLDEN Buddha |
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| Over 5.5 Tons of Gold |
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| The Reclining Buddha - 150 Long |
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| Mythology Says Buddha Only Sleeps Reclined for 45 Minutes Per Day |
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| Sunset Over the Chao Phraya River |
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| The Major Commerce River in Thailand |
Each day we took a free boat from our hotel along
the Chao Praya River and then changed to a Tourist Boat - very crowded as well with Thais, tourists and also many monks in
saffron robes. Much better mode of travel than the smog filled congested Bangkok roadways! One day we were en route to the
Royal Palace when we learned about a 30% discount (one day sale) at a Thai Silk Custom Tailor's Shop. We had already purchased
our boat ticket yet instead ran and hopped aboard a Tuk Tuk to get to the Tailor's Shop before it closed. As
we arrived we realized that neither one of us had our credit card. No problem at all. We looked at all of the books (with
design samples), silk materials and were fitted for our new clothes. Then the Tailor's sister took us by taxi to our hotel
with the credit card machine. No way will they miss a sale. And we didn't want to miss the chance to spruce
up our wardrobes for very little expense. We'll get to the Royal Palace another time!
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