We visited many wonderful sites the city had to offer. The Royal Palaces and Temples, the Pak Klong Talet (the flower and vegetable markets, where traders from all over the country convene early in the morning to unload their fresh produce), a literary pilgrimage to the timeless elegance of the famous Mandarin Oriental Hotel, lodging for famous authors like Tennessee Williams and Somerset Maugham. Unfortunately, we did not stay there. I'd have to sell a kidney or two! But we did get to enjoy an evening at their Bamboo Bar with a small, rich crowd. And I had my first vesper - the James Bond Martini! Yum!
Battered by natural disasters and political violence, Bangkok is definitely a city in conflict. Current major protests between Anti-Government and Pro-Government groups is dampening central Bangkok's spirit. But the Thai spirit, like the smile, is pervasive. It remains resilient.
The City
The People
The History
24 comments:
Your lovely photos make me want to return after decades to this place.
Gorgeous! Too difficult to choose a favorite!
I haven't been to Bangkok for many years Reena so it was a pleasure to go on this exotic trip down memory lane (for me) with you :)
i am glad of that resilience...what color you capture...def makes me wish to visit....
What a charmer, it was fun to go their with your story and photos
Oh, my!! Those markets!!!
You do indeed capture wonderful color! Such fascinating pictures and so colorful!! I would really enjoy visiting there! Love those markets, too! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend, Reena!!
What a wonderful journey, Reena.
Thank you for sharing it here.
It is an amazing place and your photos of it are fantastic.
The photo with the riverboat in front of the skyline and sunset is stunning!
What amazing, amazing photos and place that there is no doubt was inspiring to visit and photograph! Wow!!
Lovely shots - it is indeed a city of contrast.
WOW! Some wonderfully dramatic photos!
i spent a week there in november and was fascinated with the colours, smells and sounds.
what amazing photos ... thank you for sharing your travel .. i know i will never get to experience 99% of it myself .. xo
Fantastic shots. Love all the colorful sights.
Oh my gosh. This is so interesting, and so different from our side of the world. Love this!
Amazing. Indeed what a contrast ! I have never been, so thank you for showing us through your photos.
Have I told you how jealous I am of your travels?!! I consider myself very fortunate to be able to visit these places with you vicariously:) Thanks for sharing these amazing photos!
Beautiful post Reena! Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
You demonstrate the contrasts so well in your wonderful photographs.
Breathtaking photos with such clarity! I've been following the news there lately.
Wow! Such beautiful pictures. What a fantastic journey! I love how you've captured the history in these photos. You've done a great job to showing the beauty this city has to offer.
I visited Bangkok years ago, when I was 23 (so that makes it almost 24 years ago. Yikes.) I enjoyed it, mostly. Great place to get a haircut. I know that sounds odd, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that my haircut included trimming of eyebrows and nose/ear hair, as well as a very relaxing head/neck/shoulder rub! I see that you visited The Reclining Buddha. Awesome statue, isn't it?
Make that 34 years ago. Double yikes!
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