Exploring Bangkok - Saturday 8th February

We all had a hearty breakfast ready for our day in Bangkok! All the volunteers were now together. We are a good mixed bunch from Australia, America, Canada and the UK. The first part of our tour was a canal ride and a browse around the floating markets. The canal ride was very refreshing and calm and we even spotted a few sea monsters! There were all sorts of delicacies available for gastronomical exploration at the floating market!

Next, we were taken to the Wat Arun temple. It was so peaceful and stunning. A spot of lunch at a nearby restaurant gave us all a chance to cool down and get to know one another. In the afternoon we were taken to Wat Pho temple (the reclining Buddha temple). It is stunning and you are really not prepared for the length of the golden Buddha. 

Having walked around the temples and admired the beauty, we were in need of a refreshing cold drink! A small rest later and we were ready for our evening meal together as a group. I had a delicious red curry with rice. We ended the evening by listening to some live jazz at a swanky jazz bar. Tomorrow will be a long bus journey to Surin, where we will be based.