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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Wat Arun - The Temple of Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand

Husband Pieter did spend two nights in Bangkok for some sight seeing for a couple of days, before traveling on to Indonesia.
This is the view of the over 70 meters high tower of Wat Arun, from the Chao Phraya River
Arrival on 18 July 1980 and departure on 20 July 1980...
Back then you were still allowed to climb the steep stairs!
Incredible mosaics
What a detail in all these corners and statues
A figure standing guard
Two guards in front of Ordination Hall of Grand Palace complex
A closeup of such a guard
In the back the roof from Ordination Hall is still visible
Buddha statues everywhere...
Walking again back towards Wat Arun with its four lower spires around, two you can clearly see here to the left.
On May 6, 1983 I've walked around at the Bangkok airport, coming with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Amsterdam, Rome, Bahrain. Via Singapore to Jakarta for my first trip to that part of the world.
Hope you enjoyed these images!
Thanks for your visit.


29 comments:

  1. Liebe Mariette,
    herzlichen Dank und sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Immer gerne nehmen wir andere mit auf Reisen.
      Liebe und sonnige Grüße zurück,
      Mariette

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  2. It must have been utterly amazing to see that in person!

    I hope you're both doing well and staying safe. Take care. :-)

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    1. Dearest Kea,
      It sure was for husband Pieter!
      Both of us are fine.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Hello Mariette, Thailand does have an abundance of unique treasures. I was there once for a business trip, and visited the amazing palace compound. The Thai people seemed very nice, but most of the Americans who lived there were oddly rude, as though they wanted to be the only foreigners there and resented any further intrusions.
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      Thailand no doubt has lots of treasures and it is a special country as it never got colonized.
      So far, I'm lucky having a Thai friend and also a Thai aunt and two cousins. The food is one of my favorites. Our boss took us always to an authentic Thai restaurant in Jakarta and I loved it.
      It it always ugly for being rude, while living in a foreign country.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. Yes, Thai food is wonderful. And that Thai sweet chili sauce is one of my basic staples--I use it by the large-size bottle! --Jim

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    3. Glad to read that you have the same 'addiction' to Thai food!

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  4. I loved seeing these images Mariette, it has been quite a while since we were last in Bangkok, brought back wonderful memories 💛

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    1. Dearest Grace,
      You have been lucky for having visited Bangkok and of course it is more within your reach from Down Under. I've only been at the airport...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Dearest Agnieszka,
    For your own best will, try to use as much as you can your adopted language. There are lots of variations on how to describe certain things or feelings. Just TRY; it is for your future.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. Dearest Anne,
      It is a study in itself and so very different from the Western culture and architecture!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Conozco algunos de esos templos, por blogs amigo. Ahora me toca admirar las bellezas de las fotos que has hecho.

    Me encanta ese arte oriental.

    Besos

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    1. Querida Antónia,
      Sí, la arquitectura oriental es sin duda una de las que hay que admirar. Hay tantos detalles intrincados involucrados.
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  8. Another wow post if one wow photo after another

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      One can sure say that and I would have loved to see those spots in person myself!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. Hello dear Mariette!
    Great post! Very impressive temples and statues!
    Amazing architecture! Thank you for sharing your stunning photos from your tour!
    Have a lovely week! Take care! Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      Sure wish I could have seen this in person as well...
      Such unique architecture and all so vast for walking and exploring it all.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. De foto's zijn al indrukwekkend, hoe moet het dan wel niet zijn om dit allemaal in het echt te zien. Dank je voor het delen! Fijne dag en lieve groet van mij.

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    1. Beste Willy,
      Zo, eindelijk kan ik hier een antwoord schrijven, nadat ik mijn Mac heb uit- en aangezet. Vreemde dingen met Blogger!
      Ja, dat had ik ook best willen zien met eigen ogen. Pieter was er en zo kan hij het nog eens mooi herbeleven.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  11. Great photos! The detail of those buildings are incredible! Thailand is one of the countries I would like to visit one day. As well as the architecture, I'm interested in their water market :-)

    Have a wonderful day, Meriette!

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you and yes, very much I would have loved to see this too.
      You can see the floating market as it will publish tonight... Good luck with one day seeing it all in person.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. The temples in Thailand are beautiful. I visited Bangkok and other parts of Thailand about 20 years ago. One of my favourite trips to an Asian country.

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    1. Dearest Sami,
      You are lucky for having visited Thailand in person!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. The Thai immigration stamp is one of the most iconic since it hasn't changed its triangular design. Confirmed it through your shared photo :) Wat Arun is so beautiful! I rode the Chao Phraya commuter Boat for just 15 Bhat and was able to pass by the Wat Arun at sunset it was gorgeous! Happy new week dearest Mariette!

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    1. Dearest Stevenson,
      You have been very lucky for having been there in person and also witnessing the sunset behind Wat Arun. Magical.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Wow. It is on my bucket list. My two daughters have been there.

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    1. Dearest Janey,
      Would love to join you but one never knows if I will see this too!
      Happy for my Pieter for having been there.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Mariette...