We headed north out of Bangkok to Ayuthaya, the ancient Thai capital formed in at the meeting of 3 rivers forming a unique island. To leave Bangkok, we showed up at the train statoin, bought a 15 baht ($0.50) ticket and jumped on a train all within a few minutes. The train left on time and there was even a sign telling us when to get off. It was sooo much easier than India.
We rented bikes to tour the islands ancient temples or wats.
Wat Phra Mahathat dating back to 1374.
Bell shaped chedi of Wat Phra Si Sanphet which served as the royal palace from 1350 to mid fifteenth century when it was converted to a temple.
Ayuthaya's night market
Wat Phra Mahathat at night
Wat Ratchaburana built in 1424 for King Boromaraja's elder brothers who killed each other in elephant fight for the throne.
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