Phuttha Utthayan Makha Bucha Anusorn (Nakhon Nayok) Part 2 of 2

This is a very impressive modern Buddhist site a few Kilometres before Sarika Waterfall. 

It is a tribute to the revered Makha Bucha event in the Buddhist Calendar, when 1,250 disciples came to see the Buddha without being summoned. 

This is spectacularly represented here by the large gold Buddha surrounded by the symmetrically placed smaller gold statues of the disciples.

This was our trip to Nakhon Nayok. 

   

A visit from the Monks to the Village

It was an early start so we could see the monks - which meant breakfast was easy and quick.

Then there was the local coffee - very strong.

Gifts were swiftly brought.

Monks gave thanks

Offerings were made to the monks 

and and then the monks collected more offering to take back to the Wat.

        

Khao Chi Chan Buddha (Pattaya)

The Khao Chi Chan Buddha is a Buddha image carved onto a rock and we stopped here on the way to our drive to Pattaya for a weekend.

It was created for His Majesty the King of Thailand's Golden Jubilee. The creation is 109 metres tall and 70 metres  wide and the etching is filled with gold leaf.

Certainly worth stopping if you are nearby - but I can imagine that it might be difficult to get a good photo if it is busy. Here's a TripAdvisor review.

Kyoto Japanese (BKK) Visit 2

Kyoto is a wonderful Japanese Restaurant which is very near us and certainly worth visiting - more than once.

Everything was worth eating.

Especially the fish. 

Thank you.

Kyoto

Other Visits

Phone Number: 089 444 0843

Approximate Price: $$$$$

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kyoto-Japanese-Restaurant/1147019262106568

Address: 164/19 Ramkhamhaeng 112 Alley, Saphan Sung, Bangkok 10240

Hours: 11:30am - 2:30 p.m / 5 p.m - 9pm (closed Monday)  

 

    

 

Kwan-Riam Floating Market

This was somewhere we chose to visit because the whole family likes to visit here. In fact there is a great deal there - have a look on their website

1) There are a plethora of shops

2) Wat Bampen Nua and Wat Bang Peng Tai

3) There is a zoo with animals - I was surprised to see a kangaroo!!

4) And lots of places to find food!

Remember it is open on the weekend and some special holidays!

Previous Visit 2018) Kwan-Riam Floating Market 

        

 

Sailom Bangpu (Samut Prakan)

Sailom Bangpu was a restaurant we visited in Samut Prakan.

The fish was very good.

So was the squid.

And it all tasted better with the lovely sunset.

Day trip to Sailom Bangpu

 1) 2018

    

Wat Bang Kung (Amphawa)

We took a trip to Amphawa and we took time to visit Wat Bang Kung.

It did look like it may be busy at times because there were some coaches but I think that we missed them!

What is special with this is that it is hidden within the roots of a Banyan Tree! YourThaiGuide has a wonderful piece about visiting here.

"The temple building dates from the Ayutthaya period and, aside from the golden buddha image it houses, is quite simple in design. The remarkably majestic banyan trees are the crowning glory of the site, dominating the temple and shading much of the landscape, a landscape that served as a battleground for Siamese and Burmese warriors in the 18th century. Today, the temple and nearby area is preserved as a memorial to those heroic warriors of the past.

Some of the more unique items you will see at Wat Bang Kung:

• Statues of soldiers in 18th century dress.
• Statue of General Taksin (he would eventually become King Taksin).
• A pier to enter the temple if arriving by boat from the Mae Khlong river.
• A small zoo with birds and monkeys.

The Wat Bang Kung temple area served as an army stronghold of the Siamese after the ancient city of Ayuttahya was overrun by the Burmese in 1767. During this time, Burmese forces had blockaded the Mae Khlong river and the Siamese General Taksin managed to gather his army at the area of Wat Bang Kung."

So we have visited here more than once and will visit here again!!