{"id":3813,"date":"2022-11-06T19:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T00:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.herons-flight.com\/?p=3813"},"modified":"2022-11-06T19:49:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T00:49:00","slug":"day-4-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.herons-flight.com\/?p=3813","title":{"rendered":"Day 4, Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are staying in a marvelous place, the Chakrabongse Villas, on the River across from the Temple of the Dawn. The main building was built in 1908 by Prince Chakrabongse as a retreat. He was the son of King Chulalongkorn and the grandson of King Mongkut (immortalized in the King and I). His granddaughter now owns the property and has created a 7 room boutique hotel. We have the River view suite for 4 nights, with a living room, study , bedroom, shower and jacuzzi plus extensive patios and 5 outdoor seating areas, just for us. I love sitting at the end of the terrace, watching the River traffic go by. At night the Temple of the Dawn is lit up in golden splendor. There is also an outdoor covered day bed for relaxing, an area where our breakfast is served, 2 sun beds, and a square table with 2 chairs overlooking the garden. Yesterday we went swimming in the pool after a trip to the huge weekend market. The gardens are lovely and the property has a gate. Feels very special and safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The outside of our River View Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I might play some canasta at this table!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Our living room with views of the River and gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wooden shutters open in our bedroom for a view of the river<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fort and naval college across the river<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I have enjoyed reading the book about the royal family on this daybed <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Our breakfast is served here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lots of boat traffic of all sorts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Prince\u2019s granddaughter lives in the big house <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Great wedding venue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The pool is wonderful after a hot day of exploring Bangkok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Temple of the Dawn, across the river<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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