Had an early breakfast and we were off to visit the Wat Trimitr (the Golden Buddha Temple).
Took a drive through Chinatown on our way to the next stop. Here, as in many other places in Asia, one will see that all the auto parts shops are clustered together and on another street one might find all the hardware stores, etc.. Really convenient for the shopper.
Arrived at the Grand Palace with its extensive murals, golden spires and fantastical architectural designs. Here the sacred image of the Buddha sits high atop a golden throne in the Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
The guide did not exaggerate about the heat, or the crowds we would encounter here. In all of my travels, I think this has been the most crowded place I have visited. So many of the visitors here today were Chinese, that one wondered who was minding the store back home in China!
After a sumptuous and relaxing lunch it was time to head back to the ship to make sure we were back before the 2:30 all aboard.
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