Left Sukhothai this morning on 7+ hour bus ride to Ayutthaya. Unesco Heritage site that used to be the capital of Siam (12th to 17th century). It promises many more, larger and better preserved temples and sites similar to Sukhothai - if so it should be amazing. Arrived to outskirts of city, then caught a locally made tuktuk into the town. These three wheelers are capable of scary speeds and are reminiscent of Reliant Robins - but in a pick-up format. They can be purchased new for around £400 (and 2nd hand for only a bit less), wish we knew that before we used buses..... Met Thierry, an interesting Canadian cyclist 6 months into year around the globe. Carrying a lot of kit including a big stick for the not so friendly country dogs! Great to have bike chat with someone who's interested!
Arrived on the 2nd day of the Chinese New Year, so town was very busy with people, food stands, music stages, temporary temples and lots of noise, smoke and dragons! A lot of fun.Read more
Lyndsay McDonnellCelebrating the Chinese New Year looked a lot of fun - am sure you enjoyed it!! Thierry's bike has as many carriers on as yours when you were in Europe but he does not have a basket like James!! Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
Lynda RalphVery colourful Chinese New Year, looks like a lot of fun. The balance must have to be perfect on Thierry's bike ! I'd be hopeless, having enough trouble deciding what to take when we go on cruise in a couple of weeks, with med/large suitcase !!! Enjoy yourselves xxx
Lyndsay McDonnell Celebrating the Chinese New Year looked a lot of fun - am sure you enjoyed it!! Thierry's bike has as many carriers on as yours when you were in Europe but he does not have a basket like James!! Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
Lynda Ralph Very colourful Chinese New Year, looks like a lot of fun. The balance must have to be perfect on Thierry's bike ! I'd be hopeless, having enough trouble deciding what to take when we go on cruise in a couple of weeks, with med/large suitcase !!! Enjoy yourselves xxx
Celebrated our own chinese