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I haven't been posting for some time because I haven't really taken any photos, and like a drought this trip to Thailand came just in time after being super busy for some time. First time to Thailand although it's only 3.5 hours flight away, and definitely going back for more!
Lot's of pics I want to share, but I will try to post highlights only.
Let's start with Bangkok
At one of the most popular shrines in the city, people come to ask for blessings, and those who indeed receive the blessings come back to offer their thanks. You can hire this group of dancers to perform for the Buddha as a form gratitude.
I can never get enough of these... so awesome! It's like amusement rides through the city!
A lot of tourists, especially westerners, like to dress sparingly because of the weather, and that's a no no if you want to enter their temples. So they have these robes for you. How thoughtful!
Before Buddha became enlightened and therefore a Buddha, he spent many years meditating at the same spot. Without much nutrient intake he grew weak and went from sitting to lying on the ground. That's how "sleeping buddha" came about.
And I think it's a bit of an irony that in a country so religious, theft is a very common problem, especially in temples where the crowds are.
I think hiphop stars will really feel at home in Thailand. Everything is bling!
Caught a very random moment in an alley, of passer by glued to the tv as she walked away.
It's not that high, but it's realllly steep. So for someone who has phobia for height, this is all you are going to see from me.
Lot's of sleepy cats in Bangkok for some reason.
The best seafood restaurant in town. Yes you eat on the side walk.
Having lived in Singapore for a decade, I have to say, Thailand has better Chicken Rice.
I want to be a tuktuk driver! Seriously, these things are so tricked out, unique from one and other, and sounds like race cars!
I left out many, you can find them here:
Bangkok Photos by molested cow Photobucket
Lot's of pics I want to share, but I will try to post highlights only.
Let's start with Bangkok
At one of the most popular shrines in the city, people come to ask for blessings, and those who indeed receive the blessings come back to offer their thanks. You can hire this group of dancers to perform for the Buddha as a form gratitude.
I can never get enough of these... so awesome! It's like amusement rides through the city!
A lot of tourists, especially westerners, like to dress sparingly because of the weather, and that's a no no if you want to enter their temples. So they have these robes for you. How thoughtful!
Before Buddha became enlightened and therefore a Buddha, he spent many years meditating at the same spot. Without much nutrient intake he grew weak and went from sitting to lying on the ground. That's how "sleeping buddha" came about.
And I think it's a bit of an irony that in a country so religious, theft is a very common problem, especially in temples where the crowds are.
I think hiphop stars will really feel at home in Thailand. Everything is bling!
Caught a very random moment in an alley, of passer by glued to the tv as she walked away.
It's not that high, but it's realllly steep. So for someone who has phobia for height, this is all you are going to see from me.
Lot's of sleepy cats in Bangkok for some reason.
The best seafood restaurant in town. Yes you eat on the side walk.
Having lived in Singapore for a decade, I have to say, Thailand has better Chicken Rice.
I want to be a tuktuk driver! Seriously, these things are so tricked out, unique from one and other, and sounds like race cars!
I left out many, you can find them here:
Bangkok Photos by molested cow Photobucket