Second Time Around: Temple Ruins

Ayutthaya is one of those places that never fails to impress, not even the 2nd time around.*
Even though I'd been there recently, I was still looking forward to going back.
There is something so peaceful and comforting about these temples.

Ayutthaya was the former Siam royal capital- the Burmese army rampaged the city, and thus the reign ended in 1767. It amazing how some temples still stand strong.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet was first up, the largest temple in Ayutthaya. 

A truly stunning portrait of yours truly (note sarcasm). It was really hot that day.
Walking around in Wat Phra Si Sanphet, it's hard not to feel like an archeologist!

What a Day This Has Been...

Actually, what a day it was!

Last week, I headed to Ayutthaya for a day and luckily the weather was on my side, allowing me to trek from temple to temple sans rain. I actually got sun-sandal-burned on my feet!

What made the day all the better was a breakfast I concocted for myself.

I was excited because I envisioned it all beforehand and realised I had all the ingredients to make it a reality. That rarely happens!

It's the little things- like strawberries, a baguette & apricot jam, cheese and a simple sunny side up egg- that count. 

Of Last Peeks & Sneak Peeks

It feels like I'm always catching up on and queueing up posts.

While I sort out my pictures from my Ayutthaya day trip, here's the last peek of Chiang Mai.

What are the odds that I'd find more used bookstores in one block of Chiang Mai than in a whole main street in Bangkok?
Well, I did find them. And I couldn't help but go in and come back out with full hands...
But how could I not bring back Best Cat Stories back home with me, I ask you. Cat Lady doesn't know how to say no (only Meow).

View all my Chiang Mai pictures HERE.

Here's my sneak peak of my day trip to Ayutthaya...