Grand Palace, Bangkok II

Monday, July 18, 2011

You can't visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok and not overdo it with the picture snapping. There is so much glitz and decorative detail all around you, it's visually overwhelming. At moments like this, I feel like taking way too photos is the only way to cope. Going by the comments to the first post, it sounds like a lot of you have been here before, so I'm sure you can understand! Here is the second set of our photos.

We bumped into so many gardeners around the palace grounds, working away on the neat hedges and pretty trees. I'm awfully curious how many they have on staff and how many hours they put in. The landscaping is flawless, no?

- Julia

Lotus flowers are dipped into holy water and tapped on the head for blessings.
Prayers and offerings of flowers and incense outside the temple.
Religious paintings on some of the walls.

16 comments :

  1. I am simply overwhelmed by all the tiny intricate details. It must cost them a hefty amount to maintain this place, the tourism definitely helps!

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  2. stunning photos! i can definitely see why you have so many :)

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  3. when i was there i got a picture with a bunch of cute monks... good memories for sure!

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  4. really amazing!!! great pics!!!

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  5. These photos are absolutely beautiful - the intricate architectural detailing reminds me a lot of Luang Prabang, Laos - I hope you get the chance to pay that town a visit too!

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  6. Lauren- We did pay a visit to Luang Prabang! It was recommended to us by one of our readers and we loved it. You'll see photos here on the blog after you see our Thailand photos. :)

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  7. Makes me feel like planning another trip to Bangkok!! Love your photos!

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  8. Wow, this is one of the most amazing buildings I've ever seen!

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  9. I love your photographs, its crazy how good they are!

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  10. Great photos, and you're correct that place is so photogenic you can't really go wrong.

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  11. Amazing pics!!! Love your blog!!!

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  12. aw this just really made me happy. I had bookmarked your blog along time ago and just recently found it again. I am half Thai and taking my very American husband to Bangkok for his first time ever very soon. I've been many times but these posts really got me so excited to play tourist with him. Your pictures are fantastic. I can't wait to see more! love your blog and envy this entire world-tour vacation!

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  13. The Grand Palace complex was truly amazing, wasn't it? I went there last week and was also overwhelmed by its ornate and glittering decorations. I remember smiling to myself for being in the middle of a such incredible place.

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  14. Have been to Grand Palace Bangkok and I can say that the place really amazing.

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