Golden Bhudda

Myanmar: A Day in Mandalay

This entry was posted in Myanmar and tagged Bhuddism Gold Leaf Making Golden Bhudda Jade Market Mahamuni Bhudda Mahamuni Pagoda Mandalay Temple on September 17, 2015 by Gary

After an evening dining on the streets of Mandalay ($1.50 roti curry meal for two by the roadside – yes please! Usman Chapati near 82nd and 28th St junction) and a few Mandalay Beers elsewhere, we had one further day to indulge in Myanmar. Trying […]

Bangkok: when the Thais say grand – they mean it!

This entry was posted in Thailand and tagged Bangkok Chaophraya Tourist Boat Emerald Bhudda Golden Bhudda Grand Palace Reclining Bhudda Street Food Wat Pho Wat Trai Sit on January 20, 2015 by Gary

For our next day in Bangkok we decided to do some of the main tourist sites. The aim was to squeeze in the big 3 Bhuddas – Emerald, Reclining and Golden – and see the Grand Palace. We decided to use the boat transport system […]