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Lunch in Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi

Posted on September 23, 2016November 14, 2020 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Before boarding the commuter train in Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi we had lunch at a small family-run restaurant across from the station.Before boarding the commuter train in Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi we had lunch at a small family-run restaurant across from the station. Lunch was served family-style for each table of four. We started out…

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A Piece of History

Posted on September 22, 2016October 17, 2019 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Hellfire Pass is the name of a railway cutting on the former Burma Railway (“Death Railway”) which was built with forced labor during World War II. . Hellfire Pass because the sight of emaciated prisoners working through the night by torchlight was said to resemble a scene from Hell. Most of the laborers were Chinese,…

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River Kwai Resotel

Posted on September 21, 2016October 17, 2019 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

After a day of touring the floating market and Bridge on the River Kwai; we made a turn off the main roads and really got into the countryside. Rough unpaved roads with locals farming sugar cane, lots of interesting vegetable varieties and bananas. After heading down a very steep hill we came to a parking…

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Bridge on the River Kwai

Posted on September 20, 2016October 17, 2019 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

The Bridge on the River Kwai is a 1957 British-American epic war film directed by David Lean and starring William Holden and Alec Guinness. Based on the novel Le Pont de la Rivière Kwai (1952) by Pierre Boulle, the film is a work of fiction but borrows the construction of the Burma Railway in 1942–43…

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From Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Posted on September 19, 2016October 17, 2019 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

On our fourth day in Thailand, we left Bangkok and headed out to Kanchanaburi province to the Sai Yok National Park. This was a three-hour drive northwest almost to the Myanmar border, about 214 km (about 133 miles) We had a great, very comfortable motorcoach and while we didn’t interact much with the driver; our…

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Aetas Lumpini Hotel

Posted on September 18, 2016October 17, 2019 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

We’re working hard now that we are back to report on our travels in Thailand, share pictures and suggestions as LOTS of people have asked about our experience, things we did, the fantastic value, and the travel company we used. The first hotel we stayed at was the Aetas Lumpini Hotel – located right across…

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Siam Niramit

Posted on September 4, 2016May 3, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Before traveling from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi we attended a dinner theater called Siam Niramit. We were not permitted to photograph the show itself but prior to the show, we were allowed to tour several replicas of  Thai homes from several regions of the county. We tried several traditional foods, crafts, see people in traditional dress…

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Hold Please…

Posted on September 2, 2016October 17, 2019 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Lesson number one of trying to write a travel blog…. trying to download images from two cameras, two iPhone, trying to get good wifi, write posts and enjoy vacation is very time consuming… Now that we’re home we’ll work to get caught up with more of the travel stories and some  more images

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Duck! Delicious Thai Duck Noodle Soup

Posted on August 26, 2016February 7, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

After a hot day of sightseeing, we headed back to our Bangkok hotel for a little free time. We ventured into the neighborhood for a little lunch. Our guide told us about a little street front place serving duck noodle soup.   The Thai Duck Noodle Soup had a deep rich broth, tender roasted duck,…

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Royal Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Posted on August 26, 2016October 17, 2019 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Today started out early, partially to beat the heat; also to beat the large groups of Chinese tourists. A short bus ride from our hotel, through Chinatown to The Royal Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. As sign of respect closed toed shoes, long pants and covered shoulders are required and checked…

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Pope Juan Pablo II (John Paul II) has several stat Pope Juan Pablo II (John Paul II) has several statues dedicated to him on the basilica's grounds.

John Paul II paid a papal visit to the basilica and said mass on January 23, 1999.

See more of our visit to the basilica on our latest blog.

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Juan Diego's cloak, upon which the image of the Vi Juan Diego's cloak, upon which the image of the Virgin Mary appeared, is displayed above the basilica's altar.

[although we were not able to go beneath the basilica, there is a moving walkway that takes visitors past the cloak]

Visit our latest blog post for more about our visit to the basilica.

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The words The Virgin of Guadalupe spoke to Juan Di The words The Virgin of Guadalupe spoke to Juan Diego, "No estoy yo aqui que soy tu madre?" are engraved about the basilica's main entrance.

Translated into English, her words were, "Am I not here. I who am your mother?"

Check out our blog post for more on our visit to the basilica.

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The outer doors of the basilica are covered in bea The outer doors of the basilica are covered in beautiful glass mosaics. The details and layering of colors are incredible.

Our latest blog post showcases our visit to the basilica as part of our 13-day Gate 1 adventure across Central and Southeastern Mexico.

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A statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe appearing to J A statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego. 

Just one of several depictions of this vision that can be found on the property surrounding the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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We visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe o We visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Mark's birthday.

Mark, along with two travel companions, got a blessing from a priest stationed near the entrance. {thank you, Abel and Alma!}

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We're WAY behind in sharing our trip across Mexico We're WAY behind in sharing our trip across Mexico from February!

We ventured outside Mexico City to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The art and history are incredible and would be appreciated by Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

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You'll find the statue of Homeless Jesus or Jesús You'll find the statue of Homeless Jesus or Jesús Sin Hogar in the gardens behind the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.

This statue by Candian sculptor Timothy Schmalz has been copied over 100 times around the globe.

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While visiting Mexico City, we spent a little time While visiting Mexico City, we spent a little time at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven.

Otherwise known as the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral. This beautiful building sits right on the Zocalo.

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We loved seeing people receive a cleansing and ble We loved seeing people receive a cleansing and blessing from the indigenous people in Chapultepec Park.

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Danza de los Voladores, or Dance of the Flyers, is Danza de los Voladores, or Dance of the Flyers, is a mesoamerican ritual for rain and fertility. 

We found these performers right outside the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City's Chapultepec Park.

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These performers can be found in Chapultepec Park, These performers can be found in Chapultepec Park, right outside of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.

Dressed in ceremonial Aztec attire, they perform dances and ritual blessings.

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This Aztec Sun Stone was thought to be carved some This Aztec Sun Stone was thought to be carved sometime in the early 1500s. 

After the Spanish conquest, it was buried in the Zocalo in Mexico City. It is now on display in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. It is approximately 12 feet across and nearly 40 inches thick.

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Mark in front of a replica of the Temple of the Fe Mark in front of a replica of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in the Museo Nacional de Antropología de Mexico.

The Temple of the Feathered Serpent or Templo de Quetzalcóatl is located outside of Mexico City in Teotihuacan - the location of our next Mexican adventure.

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Coatlicue! She was the Aztec earth goddess. She s Coatlicue!

She was the Aztec earth goddess. She symbolized the earth as both creator and destroyer, thought to be the mother of the gods and mortals.

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This is El Paraguas nor The Umbrella. It's the foc This is El Paraguas nor The Umbrella. It's the focal point of the main courtyard of the Museo Nacional De Antropologia De Mexico in Mexico City. 

The free-standing roof is one of the largest in the world. The column is covered in bronze, and the sculpture is entitled Image of Mexico.

Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the incredible Museo Nacional de Antropologia.

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On our way from Xochimilco back toward Chapultepec On our way from Xochimilco back toward Chapultepec Park and our next destination, we stopped for lunch at Centenario 107.

It was a cute little restaurant with a brick Pizza oven and some great food. Options for the group lunch were Flank Steak Tacos, Chicken Enchiladas, or this AMAZING Portobello Burger.

The sandwich had a Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Queso Panela, Tomato, Bell Peppers, Onion, and Arugula on an incredible homemade Nut Bread Bun. It was served with a side of Roasted Jalapeños and crispy Veggie Chips.

Everything had rave reviews! Definitely on our list for a return trip to CDMX, as it's also right around the corner from the Frida Kahlo Museum!

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If you are Xochimilco and hungry a boat with Elote If you are Xochimilco and hungry a boat with Elotes or Mexican Street Corn is sure to float by!

Can you really call it Street food if there is no street?

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BEER RUN! The waterways of Xochimilco are filled BEER RUN!

The waterways of Xochimilco are filled with party boats and people out to have a good time. You can by local street foods, snacks and they even deliver beer!

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We found sweet and savory snacks all around Xochim We found sweet and savory snacks all around Xochimilco. But we made sure to try the Chapulines!

MMMMMMMMM, salty, savory Crickets!

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