It's official. We love Thailand so much, we're staying longer. It was actually decided by 6 pm on our very first day here. We were at the market and I said "I want to stay here longer." and Sarah said "Me too.", and that was pretty much it. Fortunately, our RTW tickets allow for free date changes so it really is that simple. We called tonight and made the official changes...yay!.
In addition to allowing us extra days to explore some more places while we're here, it also gives us even more of a sense of calmness so th
at we don't have to rush around trying to cram things in, but can take it easy and relax a bit more along the way, just soaking up the Thai vibe (and, let's be honest, working in a few more massages).
at we don't have to rush around trying to cram things in, but can take it easy and relax a bit more along the way, just soaking up the Thai vibe (and, let's be honest, working in a few more massages). We started off the day at, you'll never guess, a snake farm (you didn't see that one coming, did you?). And we got to see a snake being milked. Huh. Admittedly, t
his one would not have been on my list of things to do, but Sarah is into such things and we can't all be enthusiastic about all the same things all the time, right? And life (and traveling) is all about compromise so... to the snake farm we went. They actually started the place to create anti-venom... hence the snake milking. When I get home and am looking for work, please remind to NOT accept a job as a snake milker. Thank you in advance.
his one would not have been on my list of things to do, but Sarah is into such things and we can't all be enthusiastic about all the same things all the time, right? And life (and traveling) is all about compromise so... to the snake farm we went. They actually started the place to create anti-venom... hence the snake milking. When I get home and am looking for work, please remind to NOT accept a job as a snake milker. Thank you in advance.
And then, the Grand Palace, a huge compound of buildings that include temples, mausoleums and, of course, the royal palace. It hasn't actually been used as a residence for the king and queen in about 75 years or so but it's still used for all sorts of official royal functions.Within one of the temples in the complex, there is the Emerald Buddha which, oddly, is made of jade. It dates back to the 1400s and is one of the most revered Buddhas in all of Thailand; people make pilgrimages from all over to come pray to it. It is clothed in 
solid gold robes, which are changed three times a year (according to the seasons: summer, rainy, winter) by the king himself. The funny thing is that it is encased in a rather large, very elaborate temple (the 2nd pic) and the whole place is empty except for the altar on which the Buddha sits... all 28" of him. A tad bit of overkill, perhaps.
solid gold robes, which are changed three times a year (according to the seasons: summer, rainy, winter) by the king himself. The funny thing is that it is encased in a rather large, very elaborate temple (the 2nd pic) and the whole place is empty except for the altar on which the Buddha sits... all 28" of him. A tad bit of overkill, perhaps.We had some yummy Thai food for lunch/dinner and then came back to the hotel to chill for a bit, read, nap, whatever (this is the relaxing part I mentioned earlier). Around 9 we headed back out to Patpong Night Market with a sweet Briti
sh girl staying at our hotel. Turns out it is set alongside the Red Light District of Bangkok, which was interesting. I learned a few things along the way... and we got to try drinks with jelly in them so, all in all, a productive evening. At least by vacation standards.
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