Back in Bangkok we picked up our Chinese travel visas, which, to our surprise had been successful: our previous visit to the Embassy had turned out to be a bit of an incomprehensive whirlwind-type experience, and we were merely told 'Toosday' - presumably when we were ought to return and collect them!
In 1782 King Rama I, moved the capital of Thailand to Bangkok (from Auythaya where we had seen lots of ruined temples and Buddhas last week) . The move included the building of the city walls, construction of millions of temple, expansion of the canal system (which we know and love), and the construction of his beautiful palace. We spent a whole day admiring all the statues and stupas (bell-shaped towers) at the impressive Grand Palace. This is also where the Emerald Buddha - the most sacred in Thailand - sits. Another big attraction is a stone model of Angkor Wat - the famous ruined temple in Cambodia. * Mush
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