We really like our “free” days in many of the cities we explore. It gives us the chance to spend some time in the “localness” of the city. This morning we headed out for a walk, just to look around.
With all the normal activity on the streets in such a busy city, this is how they are cleaned.
A local vendor rolling down the sidewalks, selling local vegetables...
With the maze of wires, we wonder about fiber optics.
Common taxi service...
We stopped in a local hotel and saw these Buddhist monks having a chanting ceremony.
Just outside the local hotel -Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva... in the Hindu cosmology, Brahma is the creator of the universe and of all beings. Shiva is the destroyer, meaning the dissolving force in life. Shiva dissolves in order to create, since in Hinduism, death is necessary for rebirth into a new life. Because 96% of Thailand population is Buddhist, this altar is very unique.
The ritual is to light ten incense joss sticks, holding the incense sticks close to your forehead as you bow in three directions, concentrating (and reciting if possible) on the Sanskrit words. An English abbreviated translation is indicated.
Later in the afternoon we stopped at Starbucks. Here’s the Internet login page 😳
Just because that posed a challenge doesn’t mean we can’t try to make some friends🤪
Dinner in the room from the local grocery - sushi, cheese and a little bread. Had to go for the screw top bottle with the wine... It’s local Thai wine and not bad at all😄
Incredible pictures! Love seeing you two having the time of your life! Enjoy my friends, enjoy! Love, David and Melissa
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