Spent the day riding bicycles through the remaining ruins of the old capital city Sukhothai.
The ancient buddhas were an impressive sight and around every corner a new buddha presented itself. I love the flakes of gold pressed against a buddha's foot or hand, the remnants of golden wax, the smell of incense, and the occasional flower placed inside a buddha's open hand.
Since arriving in Thailand, I have wanted to visit Wat Si Shum, home to the majestic Phra Achana. This renowned buddha's golden flaked hand is an iconic image around Thailand and sitting beneath it's towering stature I couldn't help but feeling a great amount of awe.
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