Ayuthaya ctd.

Hello again,

We're taking advantage of the ultra-cheap, air-conditioned internet cafe here in Ayuthaya. That means I've posted even more photos--I can't seem to stop!

We spent yesterday evening walking amongst the ruins and then stopping at an outdoor market for dinner. We split a whole fish that had been cooked on a rotisserie, and it was delicious. The meal came with all sorts of weird and wonderful sides and greens (and all for about $5 US dollars total).

Today we rented the bikes and hit the road. Traffic is rather slow-moving, and you can't really get lost because Ayuthaya is an island. The first temple we visited had an enormous bronze Buddha and also a green sandstone Buddha that is 1500 years old. The monk there gave us a blessing, showered us with holy water, and then gave us woven bracelets to wear.

We catch the train in about 5 hours. We have our bikes until then, so we might keep exploring--if the heat allows us to. The weather forecast is calling for temperatures over 100 degrees F for the next few days.

Love,
Ames