Stumbling Upon an Unknown Buddhist Shindig...So apparently this computer only types in underline... On our first day in Bangkok we visited the Golden Mount, aka Wat Saket, and explored the surrounding area (read: wandered rather aimlessly while I, Caitlin, very ackwardly avoided making eye contact with the local monks because women aren't supposed to distract them from their holy duties. Hmmm...).
We entered a wat under construction and weren't sure whether it was ok to be there, considering our farang status, but proceeded regardless. There was a central temple inside a walled facade lined with gold buddhas where some kind of ceremony was going on. We have no idea what it was, but don't assume we were intruding upon a private event because one of the monks answered his cell phone, which we found pretty entertaining.
This photos was taken at the Grand Palace, aka Wat Phra Kaew, where Thailands most intriguing buddha figure is found (yes, it's solid jade). The walls of the surrounding courtyard depict the entire story of the Ramayana (the asian equivalent of the Odyssey). We likes this photo because it depicts a big giant who rather resembles some sort of pig eating lots of man-monkeys. And if you don't know what those are read the book or ask one of the millions of multi-lingual tour guides swarming the palace.
This is Caitlin smiling and wondering if she will survive this dangerous ride in a tuk-tuk.
We like bright sticks.
1 comment:
hey Andrew
Sounds like you are having your idea of fun. Have fun and don't get thrown in jail. Dad thinks that you really need to put up the new stuff, how long doe it really take to type is his argument.
k we love you. Good luck
Callie
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