Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Bangkok


The difference between the slopes of Hokkaido and the streets of bangkok is striking to say the least. Apart from the difference in temperature of about 50 degrees, it is a lot crazier and Chris compared it to a slightly less chaotic version of Kathmandu. After exploring the centre for a couple days, we are both keen to head south to the Andaman coast famous for it's beautiful beaches and easy lifestyle.
In the meantime, here are a couple pictures taken inside Wat Phra Kaew, the emerald buddha pavilion complex which is a slightly psychedelic collection of heavily ornamented monuments celebrating a small but revered statue of buddha, sculpted out of jade.



2 comments:

  1. Utterly dazzling pix and it's such a luxury for this Cowtowner to have them at her fingertips upon awaking.

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  2. En même temps ça fait un peu penser aux sculptures de la Fête du Citron à Menton.

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