Phetchaburi

Ok the area I am in, Phetchaburi Province is really famous for the number of Palaces and temples it has. 3 of the kings built summer palaces here beause it was so close and easy to access from Bankok, and therefore it is also known as the city of 3 palaces. Yesterday I visited one of the palaces. This one Phraram Rajanivet is the palace of King Rama the Fifth. It is in a European style. Now it is empty inside and open to tourists. The grounds also house the Petchaburi Military Base. Behind me is a statue of King Rama the Fifth and then the palace. It was very nice inside.

The most famous Palace is the one built by King Rama the Fourth. FYI all Kings are Rama...the current reigning king is Rama the ninth to give everyone a little perspective. Also a tid-bit about the current king is that he is the worlds longest reigning monarchy with 61 years and still going! Ok back to the famous palace it is called Phrana Khon Khiri or also Khao Wang (palace on the hill). I have not made it here yet but it is a city landmark and lucky me gets to view it from outside my door all the time! Check out my view of it! Hopefully coming soon will be a post of my visiting the grouds. I can either hike up the mountain or take a cable car. We will need to see how hot it is before deciding how I approach!