#deevanaforthefah

Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn was our last stop for the city before we headed home. All throughout our stay in Bangkok, Wat Arun kept gleaming at us whenever we went. The pearly facade winked at us every time we passed it by during the day, and it’s spires demanded our attention as we drove past it at night, reflected in the Chao Phraya river. We had the good fortune of stopping by the temple on a slow, winter morning. The porcelain prangs are synonymous with the skyline of Bangkok, and the rows of demons, monkeys and angels all hold a story to tell. If you adapt to the Bangkok way of life, maybe Wat Arun will reveal its secrets to you, the same temple that was once home to the famed Emerald Buddha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at วัดอรุณราชวราราม วัดแจ้ง) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKM77GTDenA/?igshid=1vfmku0vq3769

Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn was our last stop for the city before we headed home. All throughout our stay in Bangkok, Wat Arun kept gleaming at us whenever we went. The pearly facade winked at us every time we passed it by during the day, and it’s spires demanded our attention as we drove past it at night, reflected in the Chao Phraya river. We had the good fortune of stopping by the temple on a slow, winter morning. The porcelain prangs are synonymous with the skyline of Bangkok, and the rows of demons, monkeys and angels all hold a story to tell. If you adapt to the Bangkok way of life, maybe Wat Arun will reveal its secrets to you, the same temple that was once home to the famed Emerald Buddha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร Wat Arun) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHKz6HDiH-/?igshid=sp9ipu0xl12j

Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn was our last stop for the city before we headed home. All throughout our stay in Bangkok, Wat Arun kept gleaming at us whenever we went. The pearly facade winked at us every time we passed it by during the day, and its spires demanded our attention as we drove past it at night, reflected in the Chao Phraya river. We had the good fortune of stopping by the temple on a slow, winter morning. The porcelain prangs are synonymous with the skyline of Bangkok, and the rows of demons, monkeys and angels all hold a story to tell. If you adapt to the Bangkok way of life, maybe Wat Arun will reveal its secrets to you, the same temple that was once home to the famed Emerald Buddha! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok, Thailand) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_040ADh-g/?igshid=204vqn6dkyhr

Books told tales of jade and gold. Shimmering in the winter sun, it was aglow with stories of an emerald Buddha, kings, queens and giants, court conspiracies, battles over kingdoms, demons taking over, and tigers stalking the night. Bangkok’s Grand Palace is an oasis of colour amid the bustling city. Take a moment to forget the milling crowds and feel the grandeur of a gateway to a world past. Like everything Bangkok promises to be, the Grand Palace is unforgettable & vibrant! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at Grand Palace, Bangkok) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdvR_mD-R1/?igshid=1go83ggvqr

We danced through every shade of red & gold. The tiger twinkled down at us, the lanterns waved in gay abandon and the ride took us down a path of neon. It feels surreal to look back at these memories, when walking into Chinatown thronged with people was nothing to worry about. When entering a “jungle” didn’t make us want to reach for the hand spray. When we sat in a rocking ride and swayed to the beats, lost in the moment, mask-free. We danced through every shade of red & gold. One day, we’ll dance again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at Chinatown Bangkok) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIeLfsoDJXN/?igshid=orst2ghshnx0

Fah is Thai for blue. Boat hopping across Ko Phi Phi’s many islands is a gorgeous experience of a ‘fah’ palette. As we left the crowds behind and the boat was zipping thru’ the waters, blue ripples of never-seen-before hues followed us from island to island. One island was so small, we saw four shades of ‘fah’ from where we stood. This side had cerulean shades of the deep blue sea, the other a never-ending lagoon of turquoise and azure! Along the way, island life caught up to us. Teaching us how to be carefree and bouyant. To forget the blues and enjoy the ‘fah’. With a Mai Tai in a pineapple, or three, for company! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at Phi Phi Island Phuket) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGFTcR3D5ct/?igshid=1u7db4378tvdb

Fah is Thai for blue. Boat hopping across Ko Phi Phi’s many islands is a gorgeous experience of a ‘fah’ palette. As we left the crowds behind and the boat was zipping thru’ the waters, blue ripples of never-seen-before hues followed us from island to island. One island was so small, we saw four shades of ‘fah’ from where we stood. This side had cerulean shades of the deep blue sea, the other a never-ending lagoon of turquoise and azure! Along the way, island life caught up to us. Teaching us how to be carefree and bouyant. To forget the blues and enjoy the ‘fah’. With a Mai Tai in a pineapple, or three, for company! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at Ko Phi Phi Don) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGA-0XvjIMj/?igshid=1asncgzt58b24

Palaces have their own charm. While I’ve always avoided “tourist attractions”, I decided to give in and go visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace. After entering the palace complex, it was easy to understand why it’s considered one of Thailand’s gems. Jade and gold palaces, gold tipped spires, dragons, elephants, murals, monarchs! The best way to enjoy crowded places I’ve learned, is to look up and let your imagination take you back to the times of princesses, mythical creatures, throne hall intrigues and spiritual rituals that continue to this day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This is #DeevanaForTheFah, where we set out to explore paradise, and ended up discovering what it meant to be truly free. From a melting pot of madness to breezy island hopping, from the serene calm of temples overrun by jujube trees to majestic palaces in jade and gold; Thailand was everything it promised to be. Chaotic. Colourful. Peaceful. BLUE! (at Bangkok Grand Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxizy-DcBm/?igshid=e3ti7apnr57b