bones that roam: bangkok : thailand - กรุงเทพมหานคร

All senses are alive when in the Land of Smiles. Bright textiles drape bare shoulders, hot curries waft from open kitchens, while horns and dogs alike bark into the humid air. Bangkok, its capital, is at the cultural center of this kaleidoscope. Green curry and gold temples were the primary goals for this stop and there was no shortage of either.

Monks awaiting the ferry along Chao Phraya

The ferry proved to be a nice way to traverse long distances in the winding capital. Much preferred to bartering with charismatic yet wily taxi drivers.

Don't rely on the ferry if you get motion sick easily, have a strong need to maintain a sense of personal space, or are afraid of jumping onto or off of a moving boat.

Photos 2 -5 : Wat Pho : Temple of the Reclining Buddha

The birthplace of Thai massage

Never have I ever seen so much fruit. If you go, try them all.

Note: You will receive a chuckle if you order anything guava based as the Thai word for both foreigner and guava is farang. Do it anyways. It's worth the chuckle.