So today we spent some time in Ayutthaya, which is the ancient capital of Bangkok. There is beauty and mystery to this place as ancient temple and city ruins are scattered throughout the town. We hired a tuktuk driver for the day to take us around the town and see the ruins, which were amazing. The mystery comes in imagining the places as they were during their period of vitality. What were the people like? You think of them, imagining the ground on which you stand being shared with those who walked it hundreds of years ago. The other highlights of the day included an elephant trek. yeah, i said that right. Deke and I have now ridden an elephant. We also sat and talked with a Buddhist monk for a while, learning about the history of Thailand and a bit about Buddhism. He was great to talk with. It is sad to see a religion that is so empty, however. So lifeless, yet erected on such beautiful images and symbols. I can't fathom the beauty of Christ, however. It just stinks that it requires so much faith, as sight alone cannot mearly to the Kingdom of God justice.
Alright, we think its back to Bangkok tomorrow. We want to plan a trip to the coastline, so far it looks like the island Koh Samet, where the Thais and Bangkok ex-patriots go on their weekend.
Until next time...
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