On an early Sunday morning, I took off for a photo tour of Bangkok, a city I had visited many time before. I was accompanied by a local photographer, Eric, who knew both the main streets and the hidden alleys.
In the mornings, the monks take their "begging bowls" and ask their faithful to donate food.
This young monk has completed his morning routine and is headed back to the monastery.
This older monk has discovered a dual purpose for his walker.
Although early in the day, this vendor hopes to find families out for a morning stroll.
This vendor knows it is never too early for fruit.
These ladies know it is never too early for some Thai barbecue
Many alleys have decorative entry and exit symbols.
Here is a sign that needs no further explanation.
We were there during the King's birthday week and many people put up decorations in his honor.
This cute little girl enjoyed having her picture taken.
This is called a spirit house.
A special temple, one where monks are ordained.
My guide, Eric, introduced me to a special treat you can only get from sidewalk vendors in Chinatown.
A Thai company bought the historic East Asiatic Company building as well as some adjoining buildings. Thereafter, for reasons unknown, they put up signs prohibiting photography on all the buildings.
Obviously, no sign will stop the intrepid photographer from a photo.
There is a very long street in Chinatown where historically the foreigners had their businesses. On Sundays, they would take the day off and stroll the neighborhood.
In this particular area , there were more churches than temples.
The cathedral near Chinatown.
Decorations outside the Cathedral.
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