In the Land of Smiles 1: The Wats

Wat Pho BangkokThe Wats. We've all heard about them. Angkor, Wat Pho, Wat Arun… Well, OK, so I've only heard about Angkor. And that reclining Buddha made popular in Capcom's Street Fighter, where it features prominently in the background when you fight Sagat in the Thailand stage. To be honest I wasn't all that keen on seeing the Wats at first- thinking them very similar to the Chinese temples I've seen in . Of course, I wanted a few pics but I wasn't that too into it, if you get my drift. But everything changed when I actually got to SEE them up close (tip: be in protective clothing, specially one that keeps you away from the heat!).

They were just BEAUTIFUL. Perfectly symmetrical, soaring and glittering in the afternoon sunshine; they really were a sight to behold. I really enjoyed posing for pictures and taking in the sights. But as our friend Dee says, touring these awesome ancient structures just drains your energy. I felt really tired, thirsty and sweaty after touring just one wat- Wat Phra Keow and the adjoining Grand Palace. Well, Don't let my blabbing tire you out, just check out these pics! 🙂

Wat Pho Bangkok

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