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Our second day in Bangkok we decided to hire a taxi for the day. We visited the Grand Palace which includes a number of temples, gorgeous buildings and grounds as well as many buddhas. Unfortunately many areas were closed and the museum sections didn't allow photos! From here we went to see the sleeping Buddha - en incredibly large, golden, horizontal buddha. This temple also had lovely grounds, and some school kids visiting.
Then things got really interesting - I wanted to buy some material to have an outfit made - well our driver knew a tailor and we were off. What an experience. We were greeted by a couple of tailors, someone to take our measurements, and rooms full of fabric and clothing on display. As soon as the beer came out I knew we were in trouble! What fun we had. Both of us ordered what we hope will be memorable pieces - all being shipped home. A season of entertaining is now in order.
After our tailor time we managed to squeeze a trip back to Chinatown for some wonderful soup and another order of mango sticky rice and we just made it back to the ship! 15 minutes to spare is as close as we've ever cut it on this trip - the ship waits for no man - or woman - so needless to say I was a tad anxious. Wonderful day!
Then things got really interesting - I wanted to buy some material to have an outfit made - well our driver knew a tailor and we were off. What an experience. We were greeted by a couple of tailors, someone to take our measurements, and rooms full of fabric and clothing on display. As soon as the beer came out I knew we were in trouble! What fun we had. Both of us ordered what we hope will be memorable pieces - all being shipped home. A season of entertaining is now in order.
After our tailor time we managed to squeeze a trip back to Chinatown for some wonderful soup and another order of mango sticky rice and we just made it back to the ship! 15 minutes to spare is as close as we've ever cut it on this trip - the ship waits for no man - or woman - so needless to say I was a tad anxious. Wonderful day!
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