Sukothai

Good morning everyone!!

I've headed up from Bangkok by train to Phitsanulok
where I then caught a bus to Sukothai. About 15km
outside of New Sukothai is old Sukothai which was once
the capital of Thailand around 1100-1300. I rented a
bicycle and cylced around the old city. There are a
number of old temples to view and it was a peaceful
place to lounge around and relax for a bit. They even
had a temple called "Wat Chang Lom" which means
elephant temple, with 36 elephants fronts around it.

After Sukothai, I have headed west to the Burmese
border, around Mae Sot. From there, I took a pick up
truck/bus contraption 4 hours through the mountains.
The views were spectacular and well worth the trip but
my butt was completely sore by the time we arrived
(don't think there was much padding). The unfortunate
part is that the pick up truck bed was so cramped with
people, produce and a motorcycle that I was
hardpressed to manage to get any photos. Maybe on the
way back - I might off for the rooftop option for a
bit of the way. Roomier but I imagine buggier too :(

I'm in Umphang now, waiting to go on a three day trek
tomorrow. The plan is to raft, camp overnight, a bit
of a jungle trek to Lee Lor Su falls and then some
more trekking and possibly an elephant ride. I'll let
you all know how it is when I get back!! You can
check out the website at www.umphanghill.com, the
place is the nicest that I've stayed at so far ;)

Miss you all,
Sarah

P.S. Turns out that "waterfalls" in Chiang Mai
actually meant typhoon which killed 43 people last I
checked in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, I believe.
Glad I didn't plan to head there first. Will be going
up that way in a few days though....

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