Amazingly, after our first full day, it wasn’t too hot outside at dusk, even after
a scorching day. There was a brief rain shower but we missed it when we were
eating. Coming back up the river we headed towards bright, backlit fluffy
clouds while behind us was a gloriously moody dark grey, highlighting the temples
rising from the riverside.
Next we made for those temples – down the river to Wat Pho. It was spectacular. The
colours and patterns are so vivid that it is well worth seeing the temple in
3D. They even have a free bottle of water for every visitor. The reclining
Buddha is massive (at forty metres long and fifteen metres high, it's the biggest in the world) and an awe-inspiring sight, even if the faithful do their
real worship elsewhere while the tourists file through the famous sanctuary
with shoes in a bag.
Wandering was the best part, as the temple complex was
extensive and fairly quiet away from the main sights. I knew these temples had
some golden decorations on the roof; what I didn’t realise is that they had a
mirrorball quality.
Some pictures:
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