View of the Grand Palace complex outside the grounds. It was built in 1782 by King Rama I & covers over 5 acres. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Siam, later Thailand, until 1925.
Sensory overload on all the statues, temples, & buildings
The complex consisted of the King’s residence, his court, temples, and government buildings
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The Grand Palace complex is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand
Funeral stupa
Name, birth & date of death at the base of the funeral stupa
Ap Sara Si - mythological female spirit of the clouds and water
Porcelain used on the temples are from broken china pieces
Royal ceremonies & state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year
Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Reclining Buddha
Next a longtail boat ride along one of the many canals off the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok - where Anne almost tipped the boat over trying to get on it.😂
Anne & Sammi, our guide, on the longtail boat
Numerous temples along the canal
Variety of houses
View of the building that looks like it is falling apart - the King Power MahaNakhon
View of a beautiful building from the rooftop of our hotel - looks like a butterfly
And a view at night
Great pool at the rooftop of our hotel
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