Asia Series: Bangkok, the FOOD

I can't say enough about the delicious food in Bangkok.  I love Thai food in the states, but this was a whole other level of deliciousness.  I even got to take a cooking class at the Blue Elephant, so we'll see if I can replicate anything at home!

Great little restaurant called Phuket Town

Cooking class at the Blue Elephant- included a tour through the morning market Watching them make the delicious Thai iced tea! Spices! Time to cook! We got to eat all our yummy food at the end! My favorite street food: coconut pudding cakes!

Mangos and sticky rice (it's everywhere!)

Asia Series: The Grand Palace and Temples

One of Bangkok's greatest tourist attraction is the Grand Palace and the many Wat's (Buddhist temples) throughout the city.  I got to see quite a few in my adventures!

Guards marching through the Grand Palace area Sooooooo many people!!

The Emerald Buddha

Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) Lots of stray cats around the Wats

The Asia Series: Bhutan, Part 2

We stopped over in the town of Punakha and stayed at this lovely hotel overlooking the city.  We visited the Punakha Dzong (fortress) which is the most beautiful fortress in Bhutan.  

The Phallus is a sign of fertility and good luck in Bhutan....so yep, it was everywhere (insert giggles)

The Buddha Tree

The Dzong (fortress)

Our last day was an intense hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery- It is 2000 feet up on a sheer cliff face!  It's about a 3 mile, steep uphill hike (1 way). Not for the faint of heart, but well worth it!

You can take ponies halfway to the top- not us though!

Another Dzong (fortress) in Paro Our last evening was a traditional Bhutanese meal at an old farm house.  Complete with a real hot stone bath!