Started the day by going for a walk in the park not far from the hotel. Didn't take me long to realize that I needed to be back on the river where its much cooler.
Took the Skytrain to the pier, and then took a ride on a longboat (big automotive motor at the rear with a direct drive to an extended propeller. Steering is done by swivelling the complete assembly). Meanandered through the canals (khlongs) seeing a different part of Bangkok "Venice of the East".
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is decorated in thousands of tiny sea shells and pieces of Chinese porcelain.Read more
Two worlds......amazing temples and abject poverty
Two worlds......amazing temples and abject poverty
Amazing Jenni