Got right off the ship and headed into Bangkok. Because it was Sunday the traffic was lighter and we were able to make it in 2 hours.
Arrived to the “City of Angels” and boarded a longboat to explore the city via the canals and river tributaries. Along the banks one can see shanties that look like a strong wind would blow them away. Next to these one might also see a modern high rise or beautiful temple.
Made a stop to feed the catfish for good luck. The fish listen for the sound of the motors approaching this temple and swarm the boats, knowing they will be fed. There is no way I would eat the fish from this waterway. If the boat crash did not kill you, swallowing any of the water certainly would!
Had a lovely lunch at a restaurant along the river before heading over to see the Royal Barges. Currently, these boats are only used in Thai festivals and processions on the river. The King’s barge is more than 160 feet long and requires a crew of 50 oarsmen. Then stopped at the Temple of Dawn to see the golden reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.
Headed over to the hotel and had a two hour massage to rest up for dinner. During the traditional Thai meal, we were entertained by dancers performing stories from traditional Thai literature and folk tales.
The temperatures today were in the high 90s with humidity levels to match – we were told to prepare for an even hotter day tomorrow!
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