We already have the map in our hands but we were not aware that Wat Phra Kaew also stands within the Grand Palace compounds. According to the map, they are located near to each other but not so clear that they are bounded by the same walls. The site opens at 9 AM and we got there by around 10 AM since we had to procure closed shoes due to the dress code they are implementing according to the sites I have visited. But when we got there, we could see so many people in their open-toed footwear (but definitely no shorts!). Right there and then, my friends changed back to their more-comfortable sandals. We spent taking pictures the entire morning (still thinking that we have been touring only the Grand Palace but actually, we consumed the whole time capturing memories at Wat Phra Kaew).
And then our digestive tracts started to growl. We just walked out from the white walls and looked for any restaurant so we could easily go back to visit what we thought we hadn't yet. We landed at a seafood restaurant which stands by the river. They have great food and refreshments and that's when my friend Joy first realized she's starting to like Pad Thai (noodles) very much. Most of all, the blueberry smoothie we ordered was the day's highlight, I forgot what I have ordered for my main course.
After satisfying our buds, we decided to take a cab to what we thought should be our next destination. No wonder the taxi driver could not "find" it and he was also asking people around about where we want to go. And then finally, he drove us around the same white walls we just enjoyed a few hours ago. The next thing we know, we found ourselves standing outside a very familiar entrance. Alright, we were back to where we were. What just happened? Well, it was a great relief to find someone who could understand English. He explained to us that Wat Phra Kaew and Grand Palace are located in one compound. Okay, 2 down from our itinerary.
