This morning we had the opportunity to visit a wat that is well known in the Sing Buri and surrounding area for having one of the largest reclining Buddhas around. The figure is so very large it took us several minutes to walk from his feet to his head. My guess is that it is about 1/4 to 1/3 a city block long. And it is beautiful. Our wonderful host family graciously took us.
Below are several photos of areas around the wat. One fun experience was when a family with two small children spotted us and realized we were farang (foreigners). They requested that they take a photo with us. It is possible we are the first foreigners they have seen. We can't be certain. But I can tell you that we are beginning to identify with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. After the English camp we were asked for our autograph. And people here and there point to us and say farang.
Ever buy a Pepsi in a bag? This solves any inconvenience of returning the glass bottle. It also encourages you to drink it fast. It can be a little tricky trying to set your drink down - don't you think? Here is John and Kasem. Kasem is our Thai son. He is kind enough to let us live in his house. He and Wan Pen brought us to this beautiful wat for a visit.
This photo is of a beautiful blossom. These flowers are on a full grown tree. The blooms spring from the trunk of the tree and not among the leafy areas. I didn't try to smell it because it was up too high but I bet it was fragrant!
One fun experience was when a family with two small children spotted us and realized we were farang (foreigners). They requested that they take a photo with us. It is possible we are the first foreigners they have seen. We can't be certain. But I can tell you that we are beginning to identify with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. After the English camp we were asked for our autograph. And people here and there point to us and say farang.
Here are Kasem and WanPen - Our LookChai and LookSow in Thailand. You can't meet a nicer couple anywhere in the entire world!
Here is the only part of the Buddha I could fit in my lens. His feet and hands are the size of maybe 5 refrigerators lined up next to each other.
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June, hey this is Norman.. How are things in Thailand and how have you adjusted to things over there.. Miss you guys and keep up the good work.
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