I’m back to my normal traveling self after leaving the dreadful place they call Bangkok. Just my opinion of course. Away from the high prices and all of the traffic.
I am in Ayutthaya which used to be the capitol of Thailand from the 13th century to the 17th when it was destroyed by the Burmese who invaded. In it’s hey day it has been described as being more opulent and visited more than Paris or London at the time. There are mainly ruins left now and a tourist trade has built up around this area to accommodate visitors. All of the structures were built out of bricks and then covered in stucco and then either painted or covered in gold leaf.
This is Thailand’s largest ancient Buddha. A historical chronicle states that this gilded stucco image was made in AD 1344.
Whats left of a row of Buddhas in a temple complex.
Reclining Buddha.
Flower offerings.
River dinning cruise.
Nope. Not Teslas but cost less and are cute.
Brand new $3500 Tuktuk.
The relics (what’s left behind after cremation) are kept in these. These 3 are from a very beloved king and his 2 sons from the 14th century.
Bees.
This is a well known image of Buddha with a Banyon tree growing around it.
Only a striper would even notice!
The Old Palace Resort where I am staying. $23 a night. Peaceful, family owned and run. A very delightful place. Meals are all about $4.
I leave here tomorrow headed north west towards Myanmar.
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