Non-Ancient Wat (modernish)

Haven't looked up the name of it yet, but this wat is off the island, right across from a smaller bridge and sits right on the river. It was nearly monk-feeding time (11:00 AM) and many people were waiting around with food they had brought and made at home. One man who received his masters of education from the Philippines stood around and told us a bit about the monks general routine at this wat.

Day 3 - Ayutthaya!

August 12th 2008
After standing around at our pier near Khao San Road (the huge touristy hostel area of Bangkok with DELICIOUS STREET FOOD!) at around 7:00 AM, we decided that the express boat, or ANY boat for that matter does not come to our pier that early. Meh. So, we hopped into a tuk tuk, headed to the train station, and spent the day in Ayutthaya. There's the basic account. Now for the detailed emotio ... read more

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