2010 Dec Bangkok

On way to Bali and stopped over at Bangkok


12/18 - late afternoon flight on Thai Airway and got into the hotel after another hour ride in the taxi. 

12/19 
- Royal Palace
- River Cruise on the Chao Phraya River starting from the ferry landing off a restaurant near Pin Klao Bridge, passing the most majestic sight along the river, the Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha in old Rattanakosin, visiting Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), and seeing The Royal Barge Museum, where the famous barges for the Royal Barge Procession are displayed, is located in the Noi Canal near the bridge. 
- Tuk-tuk ride to visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
- Took a walk along the river to visit local markets in the center of the old town