Traveling Again - Bangkok

Each time I have visited Malaysia I have had the opportunity of popping over the border to Thailand. The only thing there is a small town with a big attraction - Thai women. So we've always skipped Thailand and gone to Penang for the weekend. This time, we jumped on a plane and headed to the Maldives. On the way back to China from the Maldives, we flew through Bangkok and decided to stay for a night.

 Four-faced Hindu Shrine at Erawan

 Chao Phraya River taxi pier

Wat Arun "Temple of Dawn"

 Bangkok Street Food

Grand Palace

 Five headed figure detail in Grand Palace

 Ornate exterior decoration of a building inside Wat Phra Kaew, Temple of the Emerald Buddha

 Rooftop decoration at Wat Phra Kaew

 Tuk-Tuks lined up on the street

 Fish Snacks sold at a stall outside Wat Pho

 Wat Pho "Reclining Buddha"

 Preparing spices

Traditional decoration on bow of river boats

Bangkok is a bustling town that I can't even really say I "saw" because we were only there for 28 hours, of which five I was sleeping and two wasted in the airport. Nevertheless, I saw some amazing places, enjoyed using public transportation for a change, and caught a performance showcasing beautiful Thai dancing and music.We visited the historic temples of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), and Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun). We road the chaotic river taxi and meandered through a local market. And, in a moment of sheer giddy joy I crossed one off the bucket list when I pet the tough, leathery hide of an elephant.