After a brief rest in our hotel room, we headed off to the Grand Palace, a group of buildings that used to be the official residence of the king. To get there we did something I said I'd never do: ride in a tuk-tuk. I have to say, it was really fun, although obviously completely unsafe. At least I haven't careened down the highway on a scooter with the baby in my arms (yet).
It was a smoking hot day in Bangkok, and we felt like we were melting as we made our way through the grounds. One of the first things we went to see was the Emerald Buddha, a 45-centimetre tall Buddha figurine made entirely of jade (I guess maybe the name Jade Buddha was already taken?) The Emerald Buddha wears gold outfits that are changed three times a year by the king himself.
We bribed the girls with the promise of ice cream, and they were very well behaved throughout our entire visit. They enjoyed posing for photos and would ask us to take their picture in front of statues or buildings they especially liked.
In you ever decide to visit the Grand Palace yourself, make sure you take note of this very important rule:
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