Bangkok Part 1

So after arriving late in to Bangkok we set off on a new day's adventure.  We didn't realize until a couple days before our trip that it would be Thai New Year and many things would be closed (and crazy festivals going on) so we had to adjust our loose plans.  First off was an attempt to get some Pad Thai.  The place we were going was closed so we walked next door to this joint.  

 I don't know why Laura only took one picture and why I have such a goofy looking grin, but this is it.  Nothing like a $1.00 plate of pad thai and a $0.25 coke for breakfast.

 So the first half of the first day was spent mostly doing tourist stuff.  This turned out to be fun, but exhausting.  It was 95 degrees and seemingly 99.99% humidity with no breeze.  But we did get to see some amazing temples wandering through the city.

 Since it was Thai New Year and a big deal for all of the Buddhists there were tons of people in the temples actually praying and celebrating.  This was an actual "sermon" going on.

 This is at the main Emerald Buddha Temple.

 Impressive structures covered in gold and detailed tile work.

 When we were in the main temple, this group of Asian girls wanted to take a picture with Laura.  At first Laura thought they wanted her to take their picture, but they literally wanted to take a picture with her.

 Sadly, no one wanted to take a picture with me...  If you notice the pajamas we are both wearing...in the main temple you couldn't wear shorts or have exposed shoulders so you had to rent these pants for $1.00.

 The reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.  It is hard to tell from this picture but it is over 120 feet long.

 More temples.

So after the temples and nearly passing out from heat exhaustion we decided to get in a Tuk Tuk.  They are mostly pointed at tourists, but something we had to do.  If you like dangerous high speed travel in tight spaces with no seat belt and lungs full of exhaust; a Tuk Tuk is your kind of ride.