We recently had a chance to go see Wat Sam Phran, also known as the Dragon Temple. It’s an unusual temple about a 45 minute drive from where we live and it wasn’t what we expected at all. As you can see from the photos, the temple is a 17 storey tower with a snake-like dragon wrapped around the building with its head at the top. What we did not expect was that to get … [Read more...] about The Dragon Temple – Wat Sam Phran Thailand
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Exploring Samut Sakon, Thailand
An opportunity recently arose to explore a different part of Bangkok and I, of course, jumped at it. A friend had an appointment in the southwest part of Bangkok, so I offered to give them a ride. While they were busy there, I continued on to Samut Sakhon, which is along the coast. I’ve been exploring Google Maps for interesting things to see, and Wat Noi Nang Hong in … [Read more...] about Exploring Samut Sakon, Thailand
Wat Somdet Phu Ruea – Painter’s Paradise
On this trip I haven’t had any set itinerary, but a few places I want to see, and I play it by ear for the rest. There have been some happy accidents where I have discovered some amazing places, and Wat Somdet Phu Ruea was one of them. As I drove into Ban Nong Bua, or Phu Ruea, depending on whether you believe Apple Maps or Google Maps (even Google Maps isn’t completely … [Read more...] about Wat Somdet Phu Ruea – Painter’s Paradise