Trigger-happy in Ayuthaya (Or, "Humans and Ants")


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January 27th 2010
Published: January 27th 2010
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I had to get out of the madness that is Bangkok. Don't misunderstand me- I really dig the big ol' city- but I felt the need to get into the country and see some more historical sites. Luckily Ayuthaya is only about an hour and a half north by bus. It was great to see the bountiful rice paddies. Did you know that Thailand is the number one exporter of rice worldwide? Or that "bhat", the Thai curre... Read Full Entry



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This BuddhaThis Buddha
This Buddha

fell afoul of the revolutionary authorities in France
Wat ChaiwatthanaramWat Chaiwatthanaram
Wat Chaiwatthanaram

And a tuk-tuk!
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Biggest Buddha

A worker drapping the Enlightened One is shown for scale.
Buddha under the Bodhi TreeBuddha under the Bodhi Tree
Buddha under the Bodhi Tree

The spiral consumes itself



30th January 2010

Thank you
Dear Bren-- It is Saturday am here in CA... the sun is bright and the house is sleeping--except for lil' Mowgli--our new baby dog--and Mickey -our old dog. At nearly 50 years old, I have realized the joy of dog life. These guys create love whenever they appear. They are joyous in their actions and happily share their energy. Your descriptions and photos delight my imagination. The bright splashes of color on the ancient structures intrigue me. What are the color swatches made of... cloth? You mention the locals--do you see many of them out at the historic wonders and/or enjoying the natural wonders? Love your writings---Safe travels---Love to you-- Aunt Tamara

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