site seeing in bangkok

Yesterday our program took us to the emerald buddha temple and grand palace in Bangkok. It is quite a site to see. The gold and jewels on every building sparkles and shines as soon as the sun touches it. Although the sun made the buildings look gorgeous it was hotter than the hottest day in Florida in the middle of summer. Pretty much everyone was sweating mainly also because to get into the palace and temple there was strict dress code, long skirt and close toed shoes with blouses  for girls and pants and shoes for boys. There is actually a security guard who sits at the door who's only job is to look at the clothes people are wearing. The emerald buddha was pretty cool to see. The buddha is made out of pure jade and depending on the season, wears gold and jewels. Each season the king changes the outfit on the buddha. I wanted to get some pictures of the buddha but you were not allowed to take pictures inside where the buddha was sitting. We had to take off our shoes and we were allowed to walk in and had to sit legs folded and feet pointing away from the buddha. It was pretty amazing to see. 

Tomorrow we meet our school coordinators, and have a dinner with them after classes all day. We will be able to talk to them and ask questions about our school, so tomorrow will be a long day. Posting again soon.