The Grand Palace in Bangkok: Near the Exit
As I mentioned in my previous post, if nothing else, the weather that day was really nice. I thought good weather automatically meant great photos, but looking at these, I guess that's not the case. I should probably study photography a bit.
This is the weapons museum, which displays traditional Thai weapons by era. I'm not a warmonger and I don't particularly like weapons, so I didn't exactly jump for joy or cheer like a kid. Plus, there wasn't really anything incredible enough to justify the ban on taking photos inside.
Just how many buildings are there in the Grand Palace? I was exhausted by the end, so I just skimmed through the rest and suddenly found myself at the exit. Even though I was just casually looking around, it took about three and a half hours. If you wanted to see everything properly, it would take forever.
The hot weather completely drained my energy, so the first thing I looked for upon exiting was a coffee shop. There must be a lot of people like me, because there's a Doi Tung (a Thai coffee brand) right outside the gate. Their location choice is absolutely brilliant.
I know I've been grumbling a bit, but if I had to pick the most memorable place in Bangkok, I'd choose Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and the Grand Palace without hesitation. I don't have any grand reason for it, but just looking at it makes me feel good. It feels like visiting a massive architectural art museum. However, you absolutely must have a cold Coke with you. A must!
