From Wat Pho you cross to the other side of the Chao Phraya river by shuttle boat to reach the temple. Steep steps up the central prang afford a spectacular view which I was foolish enough to climb to see. Getting up was okay but going down was another matter – it looked like a straight drop from my vantage point. I’m embarrassed to say, I started to scoot on my rear end each tiny step when two wonderful young women came to my aid and helped guide me down. Now that’s the buddhist way!
