February 25, 2009

Bangkok Days

Love this city. Love the grittiness. Love the juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness, noise and calm.

Got in yesterday - talk about a long flight, and crashed. Today I explored Ko Ratanokosin with the Emerald Buddha wat and the Grand Palace - words and photos cannot capture the incredible architecture. Have never seen anything like it before and will probably go back a couple of times to let it all soak in. Walked around exploring neighborhoods, and am currently on crazy Khao San road.
  • Monks in saffron robes in hot pink taxis
  • Monks collecting alms early morning
  • Spirit houses on every corner
  • I have seen more Buddha statues today than in my entire life so far
I can see how people either love it or hate it (India gets the same reaction). Love it.

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