The next day we visited two more temples that were just as stunning and extravagant as the Grand Palace complex.

Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

Did you know that there is a reclining Buddha in Wat Pho?  Duh!  It’s like a gigantor Buddha measuring about 50 feet tall, 150 feet long and all covered in gold leaf.

Buddha’s front side.

 

The feet are decorated in mother-of-pearl inlay.

Buddha’s backside. Did you know that Buddha doesn’t have a butt? (I hope I don’t bring bad karma to myself by talking about his missing butt.)

Elaborately decorated stupas

 

 

Not reclining Buddhas

 

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Right across the river from Wat Pho is Wat Arun.  We took a quick ferry ride across the river to get there.

The main spire was covered in scaffolding but were able to get good looks of the surrounding smaller spires.

 

Base of the spires

 

Demons guarding the gate entrance

 

Inside one of the temples

 

Intricate mosaic designs

 

By the time we finished we were experiencing temple fatigue.