Last Days in Bangkok

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The Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง). It has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782.

The Grand Palace (พระบรมมหาราชวัง). It has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782.

Alex with a mural at Wat Phra Kaew in central Bangkok.

Alex with a mural at Wat Phra Kaew in central Bangkok.

Rob at Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Buddhist temple in all of Thailand. to the left of me is the main building (phra ubosot) which houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha. This figurine is of the meditating Buddha seated in yogic posture, made of a semi-precious green stone (jade or jasper rather than emerald), clothed in seasonal gold attire.

Rob at Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Buddhist temple in all of Thailand. to the left of me is the main building (phra ubosot) which houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha. This figurine is of the meditating Buddha seated in yogic posture, made of a semi-precious green stone (jade or jasper rather than emerald), clothed in seasonal gold attire.

Rob at Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Buddhist temple in all of Thailand. There is a strict dresscode for visiting, which is why I am wearing a collared shirt and pants in 95 degree weather.

Rob at Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Buddhist temple in all of Thailand. There is a strict dress code for visiting, which is why I am wearing a collared shirt and pants in 95-degree weather.

At a replica in Mueang Boran, the world's largest outdoor museum.

At a replica in Mueang Boran, the world’s largest outdoor museum.

Alex in Mueang Boran, the world's largest outdoor museum.

Alex in Mueang Boran, the world’s largest outdoor museum.

Alex at a replica Buddha statue in Samat Prakan.

Alex at a replica Buddha statue in Samat Prakan.