Started the new year at 29 degrees

On the last day of this year we went to a Buddhist temple for the first time. There was even the largest reclining Buddha in there. This measures an impressive 46 meters. Tourists and believers waited patiently to admire the statutes without shoes (which is mandatory in every temple). It is always impressive how concentrated and reverent Thai believers pray their mantras in every temple, no matter how crowded. There was also a lot going on in the Arun Temple, which we reached by ferry. Particularly noticeable were all the tourists (all with Asian roots) who rented traditional Thai clothes to visit the temple and had their photos taken in this photogenic place. We then continued to the golden mountain on Wat Saket. At the third temple, a monk also spoke to his guests in Thai over the loudspeaker the entire time. After queuing again, we arrived at the top of Wat Saket and had a great view of the city in the sunset. The sun sets here at 6 p.m. so we started looking for a restaurant. Street food has a completely different meaning here than here in Switzerland. People literally cook on the street. A table, a few pans and a gas stove is all you need to cook deliciously.

We took the tuktuk back to the accommodation. The price of the trip should always be negotiated with the driver before departure. To get an idea of the expected codes, it is worth entering the route on the Grab app. If you want, you can also book a taxi or scooter ride there.

We thought we could spontaneously go to a rooftop bar to ring in the New Year above the rooftops of Bangkok. But after trying our luck in 3 fully booked bars, we had to admit that our plan didn't work. That's why we mingled with the locals who were patiently waiting for the biggest fireworks display in the city. Between skyscrapers and what felt like a million people, we counted down the countdown at 29 degrees and slipped happily into the new year!

สวัสดีปีใหม่่! (Happy New Year!)