Bangkok – Travels With Tricia

The Buddhas of Bangkok’s Wat Pho

Close up of a golden Buddha statue's eyes, ears, nose and mouth.

Although best known for its colossal Reclining Buddha statue, Bangkok’s Wat Pho is adorned with other Buddhas of all sizes.

Buddhas, Orchids & A Birthday Bash in Bangkok

Close up of the face of the Standing Buddha at Wat Intharawihan in Bangkok

With the song One Night in Bangkok perpetually playing in our heads during our time in the ‘City of Angels,’ we admired Buddhas in a multitude of poses, tried our hand at Thai cooking, fought back tears during our first Thai massage, and observed revelers celebrating the Thai king’s 84th birthday.

Photo Du Jour: Little Boy Distracted During Prayer at Bangkok’s Golden Mount

As the adult next to him prays at Bangkok's Golden Mount, a young boy is distracted by a bottle of soda.

While his father prays at Bangkok’s Golden Mount, a young boy is seemingly distracted by an enticing bottle of red soda.

Cooking Class in Bangkok: Our Foray Into a Thai Kitchen

Lemongrass, shallots, and Kaffir lime leaves cook in boiling water on a gas stovetop in a cooking class kitchen in Bangkok, Thailand.

We followed our cooking class instructor, Carole, down a dimly-lit Bangkok passageway that opening into a large marketplace. Walking among mounds of fresh cabbage, beansprouts, Thai eggplants, mushrooms, dried shrimp and fish, Carole showed us how to select the best ingredients for the dishes we would be cooking that morning: Kang Khiao Wan Gai (Green CurryContinue reading “Cooking Class in Bangkok: Our Foray Into a Thai Kitchen”

Rainy Day at Bangkok’s Wat Pho

Puddles of rain collect in the courtyard of Bangkok's Wat Pho temple.

Despite the grey skies which prevailed during our visit, Bangkok’s Wat Pho complex showcased its kaleidoscopic colors. The temple complex was founded in 1781 and houses more than one thousand Buddha images. It’s best known for housing the famous Reclining Buddha statue.