The Smiles just get bigger! Part 3

Next, I went to The Temple of the Reclining Buddha. This was a Massive Statue. Over 100 feet long and 25 feet high. It was one of the most amazing statues I have seen anywhere. The feet were covered Mother of Pearl symbols and signs. It was quite impressive in both size and detail.

The Statue:







Pics of the grounds. There sure were a lot of Buddha statues here.







This is purported to be the building in which a relic of Buddha himself resides.



The Falong Statues. These were given European features to represent the European influence in BKK.



General Pics







The outer wall and Monks




There are statues in the Blvds all over the city. Some of them were historical some relating to the Royal Family.




BTW, here are the current Metered Taxi Fare Tariffs. Many times I had a driver tell me the fare would be 100 or 200 bt to get down to the river area. When we arrived, the meter showed 65 or 70 bt. These guys will rip you blind if you do not REQUIRE them to use the meter.



After all this, I was sweat soaked from head to toe and exhausted, so I went back to the hotel. I cleaned up and went over to Tony Roma’s for dinner as I was really in the mood for an American style Steak Dinner. It is not cheap to get an American Style Steak dinner in BKK, but it was worth it!

Too tired to play tonight, so I went back to Lólita's and took Jum up to the 3rd floor for full service. It was definitely yummy and when I hit the pillow at only 9 PM, I fell asleep almost immediately. What a day! An amazing experience in Thai culture and history. It was one of the most enjoyable architectural pursuits I have ever experienced. Like is grand. All this amazing stuff to see, Bow-Job-On-Demand service, and yummy little spinners every 20 feet! Aah, the wonder of it all!


On to day 11!

Hombre, please remove the first posting of Part 3 as the server did not properly pass the photos through. Te second posting of part 3 is correct.

Thanks,

Val

Now that is a huge trip report, and one of the few that show the true beauty of the country.

Thanks. RG.

Now that is a huge trip report, and one of the few that show the true beauty of the country.

Thanks. RG.

Oh, yes, lots of mundane photos -- that's what I like.

Seriously though, it's exactly those sorts of everyday life photos I'd quite forgotten to take (in my quest of beautiful pictures). Yet those are the images that drop me right back in Thailand ... I can almost feel the heat in the air. Well done!

Haven't gotten around to reading your report, Val, but it's on my Pocket PC ready to go!

Heya Wombat, great to hear from ya! Any chance you will be in Rio in the end of July?

Would really love to hang with you again, you are a class act!