Shrines and Jabs

We've been taking it easy in Bangkok, eating lots of mango, sticky rice and Pad Thai, drinking Thai iced tea, getting Hep A/B jabs, and swimming in our pool.

Watching some of the folks swim leads me to believe that learning to swim is not all that common in these parts. I have never seen such thrashing about in a pool by those older than 2!

 We stopped by to see the Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok. It is a shrine that houses a statue of the Hindu god of creation, Lord Brahma.

 One can pay Thai dancers to help in getting your prayers to Lord Brahma.

 Lighting incense sticks.

This shrine was bombed in 2015, killing 20 and injuring 125. We moved on after a respectful nod to his Holiness.

This storm came thundering in from the west one night. When it rains here (and it rains frequently), it is like a big fat water hose has opened up.

Love the store names here. We especially liked Super Rich International Exchange (1965) and BCBGMAXAZRIA!

Here's Kirsty with her new Thai friend outside of Harrods (hi Eryn and Isla back in the UK!)

Peace my friends!