Sukothai

Early in the morning we left Phitsanulok after our second night for Sukothai. In Sukothai we booked into a guesthouse which was recommanded of two of Uli's friends, turning out to be a good joice. For the first time we had our laundry done which we got back more or less clean and dry. The same day we went to Old Sukothai were millions of temple ruins could be found. The Historical Park was so big that we decided to rent bikes. On our way to the park the busdrive wanted more money than the actual price was and luckily the woman from the bike rental place helped us negotiating with success. After we settled the little dispute we took the bikes and rode around the old temples, taking pictures of them an the respecitve Buddha. By now I know a lot more about Buddhism, their values and habits. We really liked Sukothai a lot. On our way back to the hostel we met a couple from the UK who has been travelling for 7 months already through India, Nepal, South-East Asia, and countries I do not remember. We exchanged how to handle the threat of malaria be present during this time of the year. We met them again twice, first when we got dinner in New Sukothai and the next in the bus to Chiang Mai, this time also offering enough seats. By the way, pictures are to follow...