One of the afternoons we entertained ourselves in Bangkok we went to see the reclining Buda at What Po. From the hotel we were staying at we could take a water taxi/bus to get there which added to its attraction.
The water taxi pontoon was right in front of the hotel.
All kids loved the water taxi
Despite it being super crowded. I guess India prepared them for that.
What Po is a big temple complex, with a super sized golden reclining Buda
The building the Buda is placed in is fabulously decorated
And yes that Buda is crazy big
Fortunately some of the worship rituals are not that different from Hinduism, so we had the coin buckets sorted. Not sure Rick's chanting of Ohm-Na-Shivaya was much appreciated -;)
Kaat had clearly studied the prayer poses quite well. But was not actually praying but making a wish everywhere.
It was busy, hot and sticky and Duuk wa snot allowed to scream much. So not the happiest bunny.
Lots more wishes to be made, as there were at least another few hundred Buda's and at least another 10 or so large sized golden ones in their own temples to do such at.
The paintings on the walls reminded us much of what we could fine in India also
Nevertheless, inside in the shade Duuk was enthusiastic and said 'wow' a lot.
The to us also familiar way to offer money (opposite the Buda's but?)
The fabulous mosaic towers are not something we see much here though
A lovely and big complex to wonder around in.
With something to see in every corner
Can I have a roof like this on my house please?
More golden Buda's
Fortunately the shoe ritual for each is not alien to us at all
And more
And more
At some point we were all Buda-ed out. And Kaat had no more wishes to make. So time to take the water taxi back.
Fabulous site for a few lovely hours.
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