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Chapter 34 - Thailand - The Land of Temples, Elephants, and Pad Thai

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The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary was one of many highlights of our Thailand trip. Hi again, We left on October 20, 2024, for a 57-day SE Asia adventure; basically one month in the Philippines and one month in Thailand.  This chapter will highlight the second part of the trip we spent in Thailand.   Bangkok: A Vibrant Welcome (11/18 - 11/19) We arrived in Bangkok,  Thailand  and discovered we were staying in  Chinatown - w hat a fun surprise!  We probably should’ve known when the hotel was called The Grand China... haha. I love Chinatown's and the one in Bangkok is now my favorite by far! The  street markets  were a highlight, with the best  egg rolls and chicken meatballs. The next day was packed with  sightseeing starting with the colorful Flower Market.   We visited several B uddhist temples , including the Lucky Buddha,  Leaning Buddha, and tiny Emerald Buddha at the Grand Palace (which you could not take pictures of) —all...