We are in Ayutthaya for a couple of days. It was the capital of the Siamese Kingdom from the 1300's until the late 1700's when it was invaded by the Burmese and burned. It's in an ideal location for trade and commerce- three rivers coming together. We are staying on the island surrounded by the rivers. It's a World Heritage site because of the temple and palace ruins scattered all over the island.
We took a twilight boat ride around the island last night to look at some temples and then rented bikes today to see the ruins of the Grand Palace and more temples. Very impressive. It must have been amazing in it's heyday- there are ruins on every corner.
Riding bikes was quite the experience especially since we are so directionally challenged. The drivers here are quite forgiving and allowed us to weave in and out. I am the nervous one in traffic and I never felt uncomfortable.
Tomorrow we're heading on to the Khao Yai National Park which is a couple hours east for a few days then on to Cambodia.
Huge Buddha
Wat at sunset
Surrounded Chedi
Cool little figurines
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Dodging traffic (and elephants)
Lopsided ruins and Mike
Strangled (Cradled) Buddha
Isn't that cradled Buddha beautiful! And spooky. Mike's poop post was funny. Now if you had quoted the Bristol Scale, I would have roared. Keep having fun! More snow expected today, we get the most in March it seems. xo
ReplyDeleteI always think of the Bristol Sale when I'm having my "magical moment." Hope the snow melts quickly.
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