Bangkok and Japan

Oct 14 - Nov 1 1998

Mom and Karen Enjoying a Makunouchi Bento on our United Flight to Bankok

In Bangkok, With Wat Traimit, The Solid Gold Buddha, Weighing 5 Tons

Outside Wat Po, the Oldest and Largest Temple in Bangkok, With our Tour guide

The Reclining Buddha, the Largest in Thailand, 150' Long, 50' High

A Rua Hang Yao or Long-Tailed Boat

Here's one Passing as we Cruise up a Khlong or Canal

We are on our Way to the Floating Market

The Canal is Used in Many Ways, Such as Washing the Dishes and Clothes

The Floating Market sells Everything from Fruits to Food

A Thai Boxing Demonstration

We then Went to an Elephant Show

Back in Bangkok, With it's Famous Traffic Grid Lock!

Sunset over Bangkok, As we say "Sawasdee" or Farewell

Arriving at Narita Kuko, United 747-400

That Same Night We drove to a Family Party in Hakone

The Family

In My Ukata, Outside the Ten Sei Kaku Onsen

A Relaxing Ofuro Bath in an Outside Rotenburo

Sorry Ladies, No Underwater Camera

Asa Gohan, Next Morning Breakfast