Taman Mini Indonesia Park in Jakarta

On July 21 of 1980, husband Pieter had a chance to visit Taman Mini Indonesia Park near Jakarta.

They did bring most of the nation's architecture together in a Park as a tourist attraction.

Such as this colorful Sumatra House 

Look at its roof shape!

Such a detailed wood carving...

No doubt that took lots of hours to accomplish.

Incredible detail!

Now to the Sulawesi Pavilion...

Actually a stilt house, with an enormously steep roof...

Again, incredible detail in woodcarving and color.

Thatched roof.

Guess the sky is the limit...

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Chao Phraya River - Floating Market in Bangkok, Thailand

Back to husband Pieter's short stay in Bangkok, now with a visit to the Floating Market on the Chao Phraya River.

It is quite busy on the Chao Phraya River...

Wondering if their housing since 1980 has changed much?

Such a trip makes one always appreciate the comforts we all enjoy at home!

Sure, in this country you find lots of coconut!

There is not much space left in the boat, for a person to sit...

Pineapple...

Fresh veggies. 

Homes are rather open and will not protect much against the elements.

Bye bye Bangkok...

Bangkok city 1980... one final stroll.

Next day the journey continued on to Indonesia.

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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!

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