Friday, June 26, 2009. 6:13pm. Bangkok.
Amazing, amazing Bangkok. The river culture is astounding and the Grand Palace far outshines Versailles (so sorry my Frenchie amis!). Visited the Reclining Buddha today too, and meditatively dropped coins into the long long long line of pots along one wall of the temple. Love the temples and altars everywhere. And the bowls of water with cut lotus blooms next-to for blessing yourself and each other.
So much fun taking the tuk tuks and river boats...
Last eve we spent wandering the locals’ flower market and river back alleys. Piles of veggies in baskets, both mysterious and intoxicating. Roses bound in newspapers, jasmine offering wreaths...huge cut bird of paradise...Stray cats and dogs, altars, Buddhas, scooters, rock music, tattoo stalls…..Stumbled upon a tiny bar of teens drinking some very strong rice-wine like concoction.
Amazing food. Amazing people. Spent the better half of the afternoon today with a lovely family and their passionate patriarch in his colossal antique shop.
HEAVEN!
Now to B-day dinner with D…
