ayutthaya

took a boat back from ayutthaya to bangkok along the Chao Phraya River.

ho withun thasana, phra thinang aisawan thiphta-art

the bang pa-in palace

ho withun thasana, ho hem monthian thewarat,

ayutaya

lots of cute little boys praying at the temple

ayutaya ruins

ayutaya

i just can't get enough of these structures. they are just everywhere.

ayutaya

elephants are roaming the cities. they use to work in the forest helping to transport lumber but as environmental agencies have found ways to protect the endangered trees, elephants have lost their jobs and moved to the city to be tourist attractions. this trainer has some painful weapon he uses to force the elephant to do different things for the visitors.

the royal family is on display just everywhere. and a thai guy i met talked about them with pride.

buddhas in ayutaya

fruits are sold everywhere, dogs are hungry and tired everywhere

in ayutaya on sunday

and a monk sits behind the glass as still as stone for hours