Hot Bangkok

 After the long flight from Auckland to Bangkok, Thailand we have at last arrived in Bangkok. The first thing we decided to do was to have a look at some of the temples in Bangkok.

Inside the temples are amazing statues, some made from pure gold and other made from concrete and covered in gold leaf.  This one is the 3rd biggest in the country and understandably made from concrete and covered in gold leaf

Some of the spectacular architecture around Bangkok's temples.

The next day we took a tour further afield, and drove out of Bangkok for about an hour and went to

the floating markets, which were great fun but quite touristy. 

A quick drink of local coconut milk to cool us down before the river cruise.

Laura trying her hand at bartering for the 1st time, and the clever fold away fan hats she purchased for herself and Amy.

Some of the local houses down at the rivers edge

 

The next stop was to the little town of Maekong where the local market is situated across the railway lines and sells a very large selection of fresh foods including smoked and fresh frogs, it was very interesting to see especially when the train whistle blasts to signal a train is on its way....