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