Weekend in Ayuttaya

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-01-2006, 11:21 PM

Just got back from Ayuttaya, so I thought I'd share the weekend's action with you all.

Ayuttaya only takes about one and a half hours from my house and is quite an easy drive (just go north in a straight line until you hit it. Simple!). The traffic in Ayuttaya is pretty light - and the roundabouts are quite nice!

After a quick detour for breakfast we checked-in at the hotel. We stayed at the River View Place Hotel. They have really nice room for about half the price you'd pay in Bangkok or Pattaya.

The bed was very comfy and the room was clean and spacious.

The swimming pool looked nice.

And it did indeed have a nice view of the river.

**dirtydog** · 08-01-2006, 11:26 PM

bed stain pics marmers, come on where are they

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-01-2006, 11:31 PM

In the afternoon we met up with a couple of guys from Ajarn and went on a river tour of the ancient city.

Our pilot for the day was Khun Tip. The chap is one of the Ajarners.

Luckily we had a map.

We stopped at the Elephant Kraal where they breed elephants and train them for work.

Next it was time for a picnic. We stopped at the old Portuguese settlement and picnicked on the pier.

Nearly home after about 4 hours in the boat. All for less than 1000B; it really is a great way to see some of the sights.

**Fabian** · 08-01-2006, 11:40 PM

How much for the room?

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-01-2006, 11:41 PM

After sleeping off the red wine, it was time to go out. GoW (who didn't eat much at the picnic due to hating cheese) was a bit peckish when we got to Ong's Bar, so she ordered a couple of fiery dishes. Sadly she wolfed them down before I could take a picture of them, so I could only manage a picture of the aftermath.

Ken just about managed to find his way out, but he was starting to get a bit pissed.

Next, we went to Ayuttaya's 'Kao San Road' and a bar called Moon Cafe. The mozzies there were hungry little fellows, but I went on a killing spree and managed to kill ten or so.

We met up with one of the guys' girlfriends here. She brough her 'dog' along.

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-01-2006, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by Fabian

How much for the room?

The room was 1,600B.

Day 2 was spent templing, so I won't bore you with that.

**Fabian** · 08-01-2006, 11:48 PM

Show us the temples as well so I know what I missed there.

**Marmite the Dog** · 09-01-2006, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Fabian

Show us the temples as well so I know what I missed there.

B'stard! OK, I'll post 6 pics and that's all - Give me a few mins....

**Marmite the Dog** · 09-01-2006, 12:16 AM

I've done the pics a little larger - I hope its not too slow for those of you on dial-up. They are posted in chronological order.

**Marmite the Dog** · 09-01-2006, 12:17 AM

**Marmite the Dog** · 09-01-2006, 12:18 AM

**dirtydog** · 09-01-2006, 12:26 AM

Whats all those ufo thingys?
I took pooly to a temple last week, he didn't appreciate though, he just wanted to hit the bars, no culture some ppl.

**Marmite the Dog** · 09-01-2006, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Whats all those ufo thingys?

I think they're called birds.

Originally Posted by dirtydog

I took pooly to a temple last week, he didn't appreciate though, he just wanted to hit the bars, no culture some ppl.

Bladdy Aussies!

I spent the weekend with a Thai, two Canadians and a Seppo! The things I do to get stuff to post....

**dirtydog** · 09-01-2006, 12:41 AM

Did the american cause a lot of embarrassment? I suppose it's a bit like having a dog that always pissess up peoples legs, you have to pretend he aint with you, oh dear, that just reminded me, I have an american friend coming over next week, although he is quite well trained and could pass as a kiwi.

**ChiangMai noon** · 09-01-2006, 03:13 AM

Originally Posted by Marmite

The chap is one of the Ajarners.

Is that Storekeeper??

**MeMock** · 09-01-2006, 06:30 AM

Or Ken May?

**Marmite the Dog** · 09-01-2006, 09:35 AM

The guy looking at the map with Khun Tip is Ken May. Storkeeper is in Japan so declined my invitation to pop over for the weekend.

Actually, DD - Ken is a really great guy. I'm sure he could easily pass for a Kiwi.

**Goddess of Whatever** · 09-01-2006, 09:53 AM

I agree.

**aging one** · 09-01-2006, 02:11 PM

Marmers all your temple photos are taken "Phallic" style I see.

**barbaro** · 09-01-2006, 02:26 PM

Nice photos and good story, Marmite.

**happynz** · 09-01-2006, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Did the american cause a lot of embarrassment? I have an american friend coming over next week, although he is quite well trained and could pass as a Kiwi.

Oh...he's a binge-drinker, eh?

**MeMock** · 09-01-2006, 02:44 PM

I like Ken May.

Very good writer.

**Goddess of Whatever** · 09-01-2006, 03:26 PM

Marmers, I think you forget my princess.

She's really pretty.

**Goddess of Whatever** · 09-01-2006, 03:28 PM

Hey!!! and this is Ken May and I.

**Goddess of Whatever** · 09-01-2006, 03:30 PM

Look at my bum.

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