Wat Arun meets Spring Roll

After a mixed night, I’m feeling a bit better today. Not great yet, but better.

Maybe breakfast will cheer me up. A true breakfast dream awaits us. From classic toast with jam or sausage and cheese, to bacon with beans, sausages, waffles, variations of eggs, sushi, noodle soup, rice and meat, Indian, Italian - warm - cold, it's just insane.

We will take our final coffee on the terrace with a river view. And you won’t believe it - it’s still as humid-warm as yesterday.

While I take an hour to rest and gather strength, Schahaatz enjoys a Thai massage. We finally start at 4:00 PM because we missed the 3:00 PM ferry from the hotel to the first public pier by 10 minutes. It wasn’t too bad, even at 4:00 it was still unbearable outside.

The temple Wat Arun is the destination. Temple of Dawn.

Facts: Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, is one of the most famous

landmarks of Bangkok and an impressive example of Thai architecture. With its distinctive silhouette on the Chao Phraya River, it attracts visitors from around the globe.

Wat Arun was built in the 17th century. Originally, the temple was a small monastery, but in the 19th century, it was significantly expanded and beautified under King Rama II and Rama III. The central pagoda, also known as Phra Prang, was completed in its current form in the early 19th century. The temple was rebuilt after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767 and gained its current importance as a symbol of Thai culture and spirituality.

Wat Arun is famous for its impressive central pagoda, which is about 70 meters high. It is adorned with colorful porcelain and glass pieces that shimmer in the sunlight, giving the temple a sparkling appearance. Surrounding the main pagoda are smaller towers and statues depicting mythological scenes and demons. The steps are steep; the climb is said to be worth it, but is currently not possible.

The central pagoda symbolizes Mount Meru, the residence of the gods in Hinduism and Buddhism. The colorful porcelain and glass pieces adorning the temple are said to reflect the universe and bring luck. Wat Arun is also a place of meditation and prayer, where devotees regularly make offerings and perform rituals. Especially at sunrise and sunset, the temple appears in a magical light, earning it the name