Arrived to violent protests in Bangkok so we made a quick exit to Cambodia. The King's birthday put an end to the mobs so we returned to Thailand. Ayutthaya was a crowded and noisy celebration for the King and we sat and watched the madness. Every inch of the island's shoreline is covered by temples, slums, the palace, hotels all cramped happily together. We circumnavigated by snake boat with random stops and death defying exits. Oh Dorothy, ur not in Kansas anymore. Pushed onto Chiang Mai and loved the gardens at the King's winter palace, so many orchids. Took a Thai cooking class, great fun. Off to Laos.
