Started the day trying to navigate the system of ferries plying the river. After a false start (right ferry; wrong direction), and another quick "traversing" ferry, we landed at bangkok's iconic Wat Arun.
It's also called Temple of the Dawn to remind you that by 10:00 in the morning, the name changes to Temple of the Fried, as the humans scamper into temples and under trees.
The exterior detail on the exotic cake-like structures would rival anything taught at The Culinary Institute of America.
The exterior effect is largely created by ceramic shards and floral motifs that shimmer under the sun's rays.
People, looking like ants from a distance, climb their way up, down and through the "cakes"; something I enjoyed watching Erik and others do under the shade of a nearby tree!
Back across the river, we found our way to 46m (151') long, 16m (52') high "reclining Buddha." He certainly had the right idea; taking in the view from within the comfort of a shaded temple !
Erik and I particularly admired his mother of pearl inlaid toes which complemented his gold leaf exterior perfectly.
This lady, who apparently recently underwent a makeover, was the definition of "confection" we'd encountered all morning long.
We treated ourselves ($17!) to a mid-afternoon, one hour, extraordinary Thai massage.
Just what the doctor ordered after all that sugar!
The detailed work of the "Reclining Buddha's" toes is incredible!
ReplyDeleteThat was our favorite part of this lounging Buddha.
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