Next up was Ayutthaya, one of Thailand’s old capital cities. Located in the valley of the Chao Phraya River, the city was founded in 1350 by King U Thong, who went there to escape a smallpox outbreak in Lop Buri. Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. Strewn with epic sized Buddhas, swaddled inContinue reading “Ayutthaya and endless Buddhas.”
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Travels in Asia – Hong Kong and Thailand
After getting all nostalgic over India I’ve decided to go back in time by a year and put up my pictures of Thailand too. We travelled there in December 2009, flying into Bangkok via Hong Kong. Here’s a few snaps from the futuristic city of Hong Kong. A Blade Runner esque mix of towering highContinue reading “Travels in Asia – Hong Kong and Thailand”
The Pink City Jaipur (AKA the slightly black, grimy city!!)
So we finally arrive in Jaipur, I am eager to spot the Palace of the Winds and visit the Amber fort, but the weather has turned against us again! Thick fog rolls in and dismal greyness descends. Plus a local dignitary has passed away meaning pretty much everywhere is closed! But later on it getsContinue reading “The Pink City Jaipur (AKA the slightly black, grimy city!!)”