
The Buddhist shrine and the grave of the late warrior, Nagasaki Yamada, built on the Ayudhaya Period, Ayudhaya, Thailand

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The Buddhist shrine and the grave of the late warrior, Nagasaki Yamada, built on the Ayudhaya Period, Ayudhaya, Thailand

Chester Beatty Library, Dublin
Seated Buddhist Monks, Late 19th Century, Thailand
Extracts from the Pali Canon (Tripitaka) and Story of Phra Malai

Large Buddha images called Luang-Pho-Tho in Wat Phanang Cheng, at Ayudhya, Thailand

The Throne with four posts and supporting a roof with spire on the grounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, Bangkok, Thailand

Chedee in the compound of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhol (also called Wat Chao Phaya Thai). Built by Thai-King U-Thong in 1357 at Ayudhaya Thailand.

General view of the Chapel Royal looking from the inner court of the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand.

February 1985
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Do these dancers look kind of familiar to you? We saw a dancing show yesterday – many of same steps you learned. Bill took lots of pictures! It is to be 96 degrees here today. We joined the worshipers a the Temple of the Emerald Buddha yesterday – very impressive.
Tomorrow (Bill’s birthday) we leave for Singapore for 2 days. Have a good weekend!
Love and Kisses, Mom
“Finger Nail Dance” one of the most beautiful Thai Classical Dances

October 198?
The trip over was long as usual. Got in about 11:00 pm. Just bit late. I am just lying by the pool and resting.
This hotel is very nice about like the Mandarin in Jakarta in many ways but with a larger pool!
All OK so far. Will write regularly.
Love, Bill
The Regent Bangkok, Thailand

August 1989
Good to visit old friends – not enough time. Came for the 30th anniversary of AIT – many ceremonies, graduation, even lunch and inner with the Princess. On to Hong Kong for a few days then home. Am afraid La Jolla will be too dull for words after all this excitement.
Love Bob and Gunta

February 1982
We visited here yesterday and it is all being refinished but still magnificent. We were met by Bob and Gunta on arrival and spent the day with them. They send you greetings.
Today we will shop, rest, sun and tonight travel to Karachi. It is HOT here.
Love, Bill and Va
The Emerald Buddha Temple, Bangkok