Sukothai and Ayutthaya

From the 26-29 our school group traveled south to two of the ancient capitals of Thailand. First we visited Sukothai which was an ancient kingdom that existed between 1238-1419. We explored the Sukothai Historical Park where we got to see numerous ancient temples, some surrounded by water. After a day of exploring Sukothai we moved southbound to Auytthaya and got to see even more temples. The Kingdom of Auytthaya existed from 1351 to 1767. Although I've seen my fair share of temples here in Thailand, it was amazing to see temples that were so old and that have remained in such great condition.

Jack and Ruqayah at Sukothai

ancient kiln 

Sukothai

Sukothai

Sukothai

Sukothai

Sukothai

very large Buddha in Sukothai

sunset hike (check out our matching shirts!)

Tommy making a wish: you first make a wish, then you use one finger (men-pinky,women-middle finger) to pick up the heavy elephant three times. If you're able to lift it three times, your wish will come true. 

Adirondack style table

Ayutthaya

cairns in Ayutthaya

Jack in Ayutthaya

King's summer palace: sporting many different types of architecture, mostly European

the famous Buddha head in Ayutthaya

King's throne in the summer palace

hanging out with the guards

Tammy getting a history lesson from Ajan (Professor) Ratanaporn