Bangkok

After a quick tuk tuk ride through the city we arrived at the central monuments of the city.

First was Wat Pho, the most important royal monastery and temple.  The first stop was at the reclining buddha.  It is 50 feet high and 150 feet long, plated in gold.  Amazing!

Then there was the pagoda and stupas of the first four kings. 

Then we saw the emerald buddha, which is venerated as an important site in Thailand.

Finally we went to the Royal Palace for the kings.  The king of Thailand died last month and so the country is in mourning.  He was beloved and reign ed for the last 70 years.  The line to go past his remains was 6-8 hours long.  We merely saw the line and his palace from the out side.