Saturday, August 7, 2010

Bankok: Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha

 
Wat Pho: Mother-of-pearl

The Wat Pho Complex holds the Recilining Buddha - largest Buddha image in Thailand. Mother-of-pearl inlay decorates the sole of his feet.

Wat Pho: Buddha Images

Over 1,000 Buddha images can be found in Wat Pho, which is more than any other temple in Thailand.

Wat Pho: coins

Visitors drop coins in a row of 108 bronze bowls for good fortune and in turn, help monks maintain the wat.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Ho Chi Minh: Dining in Nha Hang Ngon

Nha Hang Ngon caters to a wide variation of Vietnamese dishes all at $2-3. Pic below are fresh spring rolls. :)

Fresh spring rolls

Our favorite: pork meatballs and vermicilli rolled in rice paper and dipped in sweet chili sauce.

Pork meatballs and vermicelli rolled in rice paper

Nha Hang Ngon
160 Pasteur Street, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City