Monday, February 11, 2013 Wat Pho

Today, we decided to return to Wat Pho, beside the Grand Palace to get a massage at the on-site traditional Thai massage pavilion.  The pavilion carries on the temple’s primary purpose as a space for traditional healing.  What an amazing massage we had for less than $15.00 for the hour.  It was well worth getting through the crowds before we got to the Pavilon. 

 We were also very happy that we had been to the Grand Palace previously.  As it turns out the Grand Palace  was crowded with many visitors wanting to pray at the site on  the Chinese New Year.   

We took some time out to explore some of the big malls in Bangkok.  We discovered many beautiful things in the beautiful malls.  It is always very interesting how store clerks are in other countries.  They are very friendly and helpful, following behind you and putting things the things that you have touched back exactly the way they were before you touched them.  It makes you feel as though you should not have touched the articles. We then took the local ferry back to our neighbourhood to enjoy, yet another amazing Thai meal, our last one before leaving tomorrow.  The ferry ride back was a long ride and very enjoyable in the evening.  We ate at a different restaurant and were again delighted with our food and the ambience.  After dinner I went to the spa for a manicure and pedicure, while Gerald ran errands to prepare for our trip back home.