Buddhas in Bangkok

Here are a few photos of a few Buddhas in Bangkok.

This is the reclining Buddha.  It is huge.  I took several photos from various angels and in some included people to show its enormity.

A special touch at the hotel

A special touch in the room.  The day I arrived I had an array of small purple Orchids, so perfect in fact I assumed them to be fake.  The next day I noticed a change and then realized these to be real.  So I am taking a photo of all of them as they change because I appreciate the touch so much.  This hotel is a lovely oasis from the chaos outside.  I don't think it is extreme traffic, having grown up in Chicago and lived in several cities.

Another day in Bangkok- night too- the night market scene

Another day in this bustling town.  What a difference from the sleepy town we were in near Soverato, Italy.  Another friend has appeared in this town and a group of us went out to enjoy more yellow curry crab and a night out in the night market.  ( more like meat market- and not the steak kind) Back at home I was often in bed by 10 and up by 6, my schedule has had several changes over the past few months.  In Rome, I adjusted to the mid day huge lunch followed by an equally huge nap and later nights and large meals most of the time.  This continued for most of Italy until school- no naps but my nights were now later as I discovered blogging,online books and online movies/tv.  (old habits die hard).

Now it would seem that staying out until 2am and sleeping until noon was the new for last night.  I am attending another cooking school tomorrow so an earlier night is preferred.  The night market was so intense I forgot to take photos so I will do my best to explain.  I'm embarrassed to say what shows were being offered for our viewing pleasure ( some involved ping pong balls and others darts or "lady boys") I had heard about this before but as this trip was impromptu I had conveniently parked this information deep in the dark hallways of my mind.  Until last night.  We walked through areas of stalls selling clothes, watches, t shirts , knock off purses and wallets, lighting , jewelry and other trinkets.  Most stalls repeating the wears every 4 or 5 stalls.  these stalls were along the main road and through the center of a wide side road.  These stalls were flanked by various bars and night clubs and the occasional restaurant.  It began to close down around 1 am.  at least the stalls selling .  It looked as if the bars would continue for a while.  After an interesting cab ride back to the hotel I was happy for a shower in my beautiful rain shower.  The hotel is very nice.  the room is great and a perfect size.  The bed is dreamy comfortable and the AC is perfectly cold.  All in all the hotel is a great find.  But again I have the newest set if jumping kids above my head.  Tonight going out to see a rooftop restaurant or two...