Thursday, July 30, 2015

Thailand - Ayutthaya and night train to Chiang Mai (3)

We started the day with a drive to Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam from the 15th through the 18th century until it was destroyed by the Burmese. After that the capital was moved to Bangkok.

We visited Wat Sri Sanpet, a ruin and testimonial to the damage done by the Burmese. It was a very hot day but Lina decided to wear a long sleeve shirt, a dress and a legging. She had been bitten by mosquitos a lot and decided enough was enough. Despite her warm dress and the hot temperature she still ran around a lot and climbed on everything she could climb on, so we were focused on keeping her hydrated.

After this we went to the train station to board the night train to Chiang Mai. Lina and Mees loved it. They went into their little cabin and did not come out till the next morning.
 
Green views from the mini van - clearly rainy season

Wat Sri Sanpet


 

 

 

 
 



Night train to Chaing Mai