Wat Amphawan

Continuing our journey through Nonthaburi, we arrive at Wat Amphawan. The point of interest is apparently a prayer hall on stilts.

The rest of the temple site seems a little neglected and run-down:

More charming was the life on the adjacent waterway:

Although for some it was hard work, moving soil from one boat to another:

Not a great location, although that final shot made it worth the trip.

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Comments 🔗

2014-02-03 | Mike N says

Now, if you had taken the missus she would have told you that photo 1 is not a prayer hall, but in fact a tripitaka library for the precious ancient manuscripts, built on stilts over water to keep the termites away . The 2 B&W shots are excellent !

2014-02-03 | Spike says

Thanks for the clarification. I doubt my beloved would have pointed out the mistake; she is not knowledgeable in these matters.