Borneo – Banda Sera – Brunei – The Royal Palace.

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It certainly was a splash of opulence.

Phnom Penh – The Royal Palace

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They sure know how to decorate palaces in the Far East. It’s lavish.

Phnom Penh by Night – Bars and Palaces.

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The bar where the reporters congregated during the war. The Royal Palace.

More Beauty from the Royal Palace in Bangkok – Photos

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It never stopped, every time you turned a corner there was a new breath-taking sight, an ornate statue, a painting or a ceremonial soldier. The detail was extraordinary, the colours so bright, the lustre and scale.

I can’t imagine anybody living there though – it’s all for show!

Thailand, Bangkok, The Fabulous Royal Palace – ornate decoration – Photos.

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The Royal Palace was massive – with amazing grounds, buildings, decoration, statues and art. So impressive. I couldn’t stop taking photos. There was always something else that was incredibly beautiful.

Cambodia – Phnom Penh – Musicians at the Royal Palace – Photos

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There were a band of musicians playing in a corner of the palace. I was interested in the instruments. One of the musicians seemed a tad young.

Vietnam – Hue More photos from around the Royal Palace

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A lot of the palace was in severe disrepair and was being renovated for us tourists. Incredible to see though. Some of the detail was exquisite.

Vietnam – Hue – Amazing decorated arch in the Palace and Bride and groom.

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Walking around in the grounds of the Royal Palace we came across this amazing arch all delicately decorated with coloured porcelain in the most delicate patterns. A young couple were having their wedding photos taken by it. I can see why. It was spectacular.

Vietnam – Hue – Around the Royal Palace – Photos

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The Royal Palace had fallen into disrepair but the Vietnamese was rebuilding history as fast as they could. There were many tourists to satisfy!

I do find these places fascinating despite all that. The art and lavish decoration is fabulous.

Incredibly Strong Warriors Holding the Whole Edifices Up!

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I was really taken with these statues of Warriors taking the strain of all the colossal weight of the pillars they were holding up. I thought there was an element of humour in them.