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Jun 9, '08 9:34 PM
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June 8, 2008
Bang Pa-In, Thailand

Bang Pa-In Palace is approximately a half-hour drive from Ayutthaya, and it is the summer residence of the Royal Family. The style of the palace reflects the eclectic tastes of King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn. In one area, you think you're in Europe (with the manicured lawns, sculptures, and whatnot), and in the next, in China (with the blazing red imperial palace-like structure).

A golf cart to drive around these paths would be a very good idea, given the heat.

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Why hello there!

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Pagoda

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Bunnies!

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Monks-in-training

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Baby elephant!

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"No pants for lady!" in one of the houses.

Nagmukhang labandera of the palace tuloy. Haha.
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wolverina wrote on Jun 9

okay na yan, kesa naman nun sa china na summer palace nga yung pinuntahan natin pero winter season naman kaya ang ginaw

sumthinblue wrote on Jun 9

I so want to live here! We didn't go inside the houses though. Just in the chinese temple and the pagoda.

swikey wrote on Jun 9

I think there's a reason why it's called Summer Palace. Kasi malamig. So nung pumunta tayo nung autumn in Beijing, extra-extra lamig. Haha. Tapos foggy pa, which meant we didn't really see the palace itself, even from the river.

swikey wrote on Jun 9

Onga eh, ang saya siguro tumira dun with the wide expanse of lawns and stuff. Did you get to go inside the pale yellow building that housed the King's throne? That's where we had to put on sarongs. I wanted to sneak a picture but there were so many staff inside.

sumthinblue wrote on Jun 9

Hehe, I keep imagining myself with a flouncy gown and a parasol!

I don't remember going inside any Victorian houses... Tour kasi kami so may time limit... We went inside the chinese house (bawal din magpicture), there was a throne room there too, I think.

swikey wrote on Jun 9

Yeah... and a bunch of expensive stuff inside! Haha! No wonder bawal magpicture!

danaeon wrote on Jun 9

Beautiful. Di natin napuntahan to last time noh?

swikey wrote on Jun 10

Nope. We went to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Phra Prathorn Chedi, and the Rose Garden last year.

danaeon wrote on Jun 10

What good memory. Hahaha. Will keep that in mind. Planning to go there, just dunno when.

swikey wrote on Jun 10

Yeah, I have a knack for remembering itty-bitty details. Let me know when you're swinging down, I'll give you a bunch of helpful hints and such. Must go to Ayutthaya. The ruins are just magnifique.

danaeon wrote on Jun 10

I will, the pictures are beautiful. Tsaka mas marami kang elephants this time hahahaha.

swikey wrote on Jun 10

Ho ho ho! Close encounters of the elephant kind! Too cute!