Ayutthaya, Thailand

30th Sep - 4th Oct '18

The second stop of our journey. Originally, we planned to stay here for only one day but ended up extending our stay to 3 days because of the pleasant atmosphere.

We visited several temple complexes with huge Buddhas, enjoyed Pad Thai and curries from the sweet Thai grandmothers, and explored the city by bicycles. We quickly got used to the left-hand traffic (except for the intersections and roundabouts where we just had to drive and hope that everyone would see us).

By now, we have settled in a bit and are getting used to the climate, being stared at from all sides, and even the water hose next to the toilet :) We have also developed a major addiction to smoothies.

Now we continue our journey north by train. Street vendors get on at every stop, running through the aisles while shouting. The food always comes in 10 small, unnecessary plastic bags, but it tastes amazing. There is also a dead cockroach next to me 🙃.

Our next city is Sukhothai! See you soon friends👋🏼