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We took a boat from Sathorn pier where near the BTS Saphan Taksin. 
Unique boat cruise along the river. It is one of the most important mode of transport for both locals and tourists)
Surprise to see a Chinese Pagoda along the river...
The good thing to cruise along the river is that you get to see many landmarks and bridges such as Rama VII Bridge, Sapan Phut, Wat Po, Temple of Dawn and Grand Palace. 
From the boat, we saw the silhouette of Wat Arun.
Enjoy the breeze on your face as the speed of cruise increases......
Get off at Pier Tha Tien and walk for around 10 minutes to reach the main entrance of Grand Palace. Before we reach the entrance, there was a people who trying to trick us. He started to talk to us and told us that Grand Palace was close due to Songkran Festival holiday in Thailand. He told us he could take us to go around other interesting places by his tuktuk.
Without any consideration, I refused the offer and suggestted to go around and see if that information was true. Conclusion, my dicision was correct. The Grand Palace was open. 
The Grand Palace has a very strict dresscode, but you can 'borrow' appropriate clothes with B100 as deposit. We went to the ticket counter and pay B350 each before enter the Palace.
Impressive wall painted with Ramayana scenes
Grand Palace with the famous Phra Sri Ratana Chedi Tower
The Grand Palace of Bangkok is one of the most beautiful architecture I have ever seen. Within the palace complex are several impressive building including Wat Phra kaew, Dusit Phra, Chakri Mahaprasat Hall and other ceremonial buildings.
"Golden" colour covered most of the building here. It seems like everything here glitters. I like the textures and statues around the Palace especially the demon guardian in front the door.
From the temple, we walked to Grand Palace Hall. A giant European style building. I like the ball shape tree in front of the Hall.....Just wonder how they prune the tree.... 
Take a photo with the royal guard standing on the gate entrance.
After hanging here for around two hours, We decided to proceed to our next destination.
On the way back to the pier, we saw one big family having fun throwing or shooting the water among each other or to the people passed by. (Luckily we walk quite a distance from them)
Took a ‘自恋照’while waiting for the boat.
Our next destination was Wat Pho. Wat Pho is known for its gigantic reclining Buddha and its extensive collection of Buddha images.
It was quite challenge for me to take a shot without annoying other tourists. (This place was crowded with many tourists) And it was just too big and very difficult for me to capture the whole statue into a picture.
Make a wish and throwing the coin into the bowl behind the giant statue while Dear choose to shower the little buddha for a good fortune. 
We finished our so called cultural trip by 4 or 5pm and proceed to our 'shopping' tour then.
话说五一假日我跟了一大班朋友到永平度假。
1/5/2009--Labour day
White water rafting was fun especially when we started jumping into the water and going on the rapids. We really had our enjoyable time during rafting. The most unforgettable part in this raft tour was the moment our raft capsized and plays water fighting with our fellow rafters. I am not a water person. Therefore, I felt so excited and challenged when I fell and sank into the water. Anyway, this is a really good experience for me.
After completed the mission, we all sat at the back of an open truck and driven back to the resort. This was my first time being ‘delivered’ in such a way.
The heavy rain in the evening spoiled our plan at night because we had to cancel our jungle night walk. Therefore, we had plenty time to kill at night. After the steamboat dinner, I choose to walk around the resort and chit-chatting with dear and friends.
I am so particular about the cleanliness of the toilet. 
到了山上又是另一番风景。。。山上的植物有点像高原地带的树木（比较矮小）。。。地上还覆盖着绿油油的青苔植物。。。很美吧！
