We took a taxi to the hotel, checked in, showered, and took off to see the city. Bangkok has gone through a stunning transformation over the past 10 years, when Deb was last here. Three-wheeler tuk-tuks have been largely replaced by pink taxis (why pink, I have no idea). Highrise towers and Japanese brands are ubiquitous. We have a Starbucks right across the street from our hotel.
Although parts of Bangkok are ultra-modern, the city retains its distint Southeast Asian personality. Here are some photos from our first day!
The beginning of the journey
On the taxi from the airport
Bangkok from our hotel
On the Chao Phraya river, headed towards the Grand Palace
One of the Wats in the Grand Palace grounds
Debbie
The oldest Buddha statue in Bangkok, the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Wat Pho Buddha statues
love the photos & video so far!! and pink taxis? nothing wrong with that in MY book! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWe loved your photos! Mom, Joyce & Grammama! We had a great birthday dinner at the Washington Inn, met Leigh Ann's new beau. Jeremy badly sprained his ankle & could not join us. Missed you!
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