Bangkok October 25-28, 2008

Pat took a week's holidays at the end of October and we went to Thailand, flying to Bangkok from KL via Air Asia. We spent three nights at the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel on the banks of the busy Chao Phraya River, this time in the Krungthep Wing. Here is the view from our window and balcony:





Looking up the
river towards
the Grand
Palace










Down river
during rush
hour traffic










Typical street
traffic near the
Grand Palace












Dress code in
effect when
visiting the
Grand Palace















The Reclining
Buddha, a super-
sized divine symbol
50 m. long from his
gold-plated head















...to...











his mother-
of-pearl inlaid
feet!












Close-up
of details
in the feet!







Views of the
Grand Palace
which has 100
gloriously
opulent buildings,
reflecting some
200 years of
royal history









There are
always crowds
of people here-
worshippers
and tourists alike.





















































Close-up of
details on a
wall










Just beyond
this building
the King's
sister lay in
state since
her death in
January 2008!
We saw mourners
dressed in black
lined up to pay their
respects.





Dinner here as
recommended by
friends in Kuantan!
Proceeds go to the
Population and
Community
Development
Association








We met up
with Pat's
brother, Greg,
and his wife,
Debbie for a day.








Colourful, fresh
and delicious
Thai food












Restaurant
decor all
clad in...
condoms!















Greg, Deb,
Kathie and
Pat as we
parted ways
Oct. 28th.





Jumpa lagi...