Quote Originally Posted by les_taxi View Post
Also to me it's a lack of respect for western culture-When i was in Thailand and entered Buddist temples I took my shoes off and refrained from taking photos as requested Ie I respected their way of life and traditions.
Same should apply here !
Completely agree Les A few months ago I was in Brunei and wanted to go inside the Sultan's Mosque. I was asked to take off my shoes, wear a long black gown and leave my camera and phone outside. That seemed reasonable to me. If you are in another land with different customs/rules you have to respect them and if you don't agree with them, go somewhere else.