Monday is the last day in Bangkok, so I braved both the heat and public transport to visit Wat Pho, which is large Buddhist temple complex between the Royal Palace and Museum Siam. It was noticeably less crowded than Wat Phra Kaew although the complex is a lot larger. And although busy, there were parts of the temple where you could be left alone with your own thoughts.
My favourite part had to the Crocodile Pond
The Crocodiles are not real, you will be relieved to know. I spent a lot more time at Wat Pho, as it had a lot more places to have a nice sit down, and a lot more shade. And with several ponds and fountains and a breeze coming in from the river, several stalls selling drinks, and several water dispensers, it was a very pleasant experience. By early afternoon the clouds started rolling in, and we experienced a thunder storm which in all honesty was lovely, and although it start to rain the nearest metro station was only a 5 minute walk away which was actually bearable.
I’ve now finished packing, and a I’ve booked a cab to take me to the airport in the morning for the second leg of my travels in South East Asia.
