Today was a super tourist day. Let me just start with the fact that it is hot here. HOT. I know you are all in freezing cold snow and Midwestern weather. But it is over 100 degrees and humid. You sweat at 7am in the shade.
Today we started with a 1.5 hour drive to the floating market. Worth it. It is literally a market on the murky water. People float up to you to sell you their products and you can stop at the vendors on the side of the river
We then grabbed some lunch and went to the Emerald Buddha. The EB dates back to the 1400's and no one know why he is green. He is located in the Kings residence. The King doesn't really live there anymore, but other VIP's will stay there when in town. You can't take pictures inside the EB, but the land around it is fantastic. You can also take pics from outside, but you are kinda far away...
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We then took a Long Boat ride which is really just a Denice tour through some canals. It really is amazing how people live
Next, we went to the Wat Po to see theReclining Buddha. He's made of gold and something like 57 feet long.
The scenery is amazing
Miss you all! Only a few days until I'm back and I can tell you all in person!!
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Location:Floating Market, The Emerald Buddha, The Grand Palace and boat tours
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