Our first full day in Thailand, we had no plans to do anything. We walked and found some breakfast at a all you can eat buffet for 199 baht or $6 US 
and see some sights 
she was so cute when I asked her for Photo 
Bangkoks security hard at work. 
We Decided to go to The Grand Palace and summoned our first Tuk Tuk, he was fun. Tuk Tuk to River boat sounded fun.
hanging on to my oh shit grip on the streets of Bangkok. Needed on every vehicle...... 
Luann lost her beloved Flamingo cap on the back of a TukTuk on the streets of Bangkok. 
then he stopped “for gas stamp” and we found ourselves in a jewelry store which none of us had any desire. We looked around a minute and walked out. Driver was a lil shocked. So, since we had seen this Hindu temple pretty close by we went and took some photos but, didn’t go in. everything is so shiny! And Gold! 
Back on the TukTuk and we arrived at the river and yet again a pricey affair. Davina handled the negotiating of decreased price for a 1 hour tour and drop off at The Grand Palace.
Our boat
Front of our boat
some water views
some art
another oh shit ‘what did I get into’ grip!!!
nursing school behind us
local floating market with overpriced souvenirs
LOVE!!
What we didn’t know is that we each had to pay a 30 Baht (90 cents) Landing fee to get off the boat at The Grand Palace. Not a big deal but, just another surprise. The tour was Great for photo ops but not history.... they did not say a word..
I had yet to buy/try any street food so, I took my opportunity here... yep! you know it!! mmm yummy street ice coffee!! 
150 foot reclining Buddha
Bottoms of reclining Buhddas feet.. oh Mother of Pearl! 
No idea what kind of flower this is, but it’s unique. 
Literally a thousand of these.. how many pics do you need? 
So For many hours, We thought this was the “Grand Palace” ..... all this time!! Nope!! It’s What Pho! Now, we are on the hunt for the real Grand Palace!! 
Prayers in progress ... SSHhhh 
probably a thousand of these here. I’ll save you from all the Buddha photos ;) I have those on video!! 
Will the REAL Grand Palace please stand up?!?!?
The REAL Grand Palace
Strict dress code enforced by guards at entrance.
The Real Grand Palace adventure has to come another day.
Hot, overheated,red faced and tired feet, we negotiated a Tuk Tuk back ‘home’ he said no no, too far. So, a Taxi it was.
I really enjoyed this blog so many Budah's
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