Grand Palace & Wat Pho

Today was the day to visit some temples here in bangkok. We started at the Grand Palace, Many Thai's stopped us to tell us about borring clothes. Apparantly there is strick clothing restrictions. Because Rachel & I were wearing tank tops we had to borrow shirts - we looked like factory workers. white or blue button up blouse type shirts. Dean had a t-shirt and pants on so he didn't have to bother with the deposit and borrowing clothes. Cause i was wearing a dress and Rachel was wearing pants that could be pulled down we didn't have to borrow a long skirt, but many people had to as you could tell. Some ladies wearing hawaiin shirts and a thai like - elephants and design type on the long skirt. It was amazing but so many people and it was so hot. Lots of restoring and building of new temples. We seen the emerald Buddha, he's actually made of Jade. We seen about half the Palace and ended up walking out the exit.but we weren't bothered to walk back and check out the other side. From there we walked the one block to Wat Pho. One block by on the side of the Grand Palace was a very long walk, especially in the heat.

i enjoyed Wat pho much more, less people, got to see the reclining buddha. lots of little structures. The temples are amazing and wish you could take pics but i understand why you can't.

Right now we are in the lobby of the hotel we stayed at. It's 9pm and we are killing time to hit the train to Chaing Mai - the train ride will end at 12 noon tomorrow. We have little cots to sleep on. When we get into Chaing Mai, we will decide if Chaing Rai or Pai will be our next destination. Dean and Rachel need to get into the country and i agree, bangkok is busy and i don't feel the culture i see lots of backpackers and tourists but noone is bothered to talk and chat with you.

Well time to get going to the train now. See ya all soon.