We are currently in Ayutthaya which is an hour north of Bangkok and was at one time the capital of Thailand until it was attacked and ravaged by the Burmese. We arreived yesterday morning after catching the train from Bangkok Hualamphong Station. That was an experience as we had a job getting an honest taxi driver, but after our first four days in Bangkok where we were scammed loads I know exactley how deal with them - insist on the meter or walk away. One guy...

Today was our last day in Kanchanaburi and I would probably say it was the hottest! So, to bring you up to speed: Yesterday we walked up to the bridge over the river kwai for which Kanchanaburi is famous so that we could take some photos and get a good look at the town. While we were there we saw a baby elephant which I think Rachel was more interested in! The bridge was crawling with coach parties and was very busy so we didn't stay long, only long nough to t...

Today was our last day in Kanchanaburi and I would probably say it was the hottest! So, to bring you up to speed: Yesterday we walked up to the bridge over the river kwai for which Kanchanaburi is famous so that we could take some photos and get a good look at the town. While we were there we saw a baby elephant which I think Rachel was more interested in! The bridge was crawling with coach parties and was very busy so we didn't stay long, only long nough to t...

We have arrived in Kanchanaburi, home of the bridge over the river Kwai and it is cool. Really laid back and quiet compared to Bangkok which to be honest is a relief. Rach and I think that we spent a day too long there and should have travelled here yesterday but then we did have a good day yesterday there so It worked out ok. Yesterday we visited Wat Pho which is home to a massive golden reclining Buddha. The temple is extremely important to Thais and packed...

Hope everyone is ok back home and the weather is not to bad, we're on our fourth day of 30 degree heat and I think Im getting used to it! We've had a busy few days in Bangkok visiting temples and wandering about taking it all in and today i our last day here before we move on. On sunday we set out to visit the grand palace and temple but on theway we met a bloke who was from the tourist authority who told us that it was closed until 2pm due to a official stat...