The Grand Palace is very grand indeed

So, I’m obviously a little behind in the posting department. Sorry. I keep writing these blogs, but I refuse to post without the pictures to go along with it. And since SOME PEOPLE named Kim are holding crucial evidence hostage, I’ve been a bit delayed.

Plus, I’m lazy. And the Internet is slow.

In any case, while in Bangkok we visited the Grand Palace, which was very grand indeed. To be honest, I had a hard time focusing and understanding all of the information provided by our lovely tour guide. The only line I could really make out was “take picture now.”

We visited the Emerald Buddha, which used to be housed in Lampang. The Palace and the Buddha are pretty much the must-see attraction of the city.

The Emerald Buddha is actually made of a single piece of jade, not emeralds, and is a little smaller than I imagined. He’s still extraordinary, I’m just saying.

The Buddha has 3 different outfits for 3 different seasons – but I promise, his wardrobe is much cooler than yours. All are made of solid gold and the changes are handled by the King himself. Or, I guess his son now. He’s super old - but everyone loves him anyways.

I mean, really. Who gets dressed by the King?

Marianne and I managed to get a front row seat in the temple holding the Buddha. I was a little awe struck – the whole sight is simply amazing. And really really hot.

I’ve attached pics – they really say it all. Look for more on my FB.