Undecided.....I woke this morning with no plan whatsoever with the weather so far restricting our movements in recent days. When my partner suggested something I got to work creating a mini-tour. I would like to add some trains but the focus was firmly on visiting historic temples and that would do nicely.
We head across town after the rush-hour, over the Chao Phraya River arriving at our first stop in Nonthaburi Province.
Wat Prasat, Nonthaburi.....We arrive at Wat Prasat, Nonthaburi as rain was falling and I note substantial work being done on the Ubosot (ordination hall). This is the latest in a number of renovations here over time. The age of this temple is early 17th Century, with images of the Lord Buddha and his diciples and the important artwork making this a good case for preservation. The downside for today was that much of the fabric of the building was hidden from view. I guess it's a case of waiting for the outcome but going by the artistic impressions, it should be well worth the wait. We continue to the next attraction, still in the province.
Wat Prang Luang.....This temple, as the name suggests, has a prang-shaped tower built in early Ayutthaya style and I find information which dates this temple to the reign of King Ramathibodi I in the 14th Century. The prang is not in the best condition though. There is one more temple nearby beside the Khlong (canal) Om Non.
Wat Ampawan.....This temple is from the late Ayutthaya Period and the standout attraction is the scripture library, now located in an artificial pond. We have a good look around this temple and note the toings and frowings along Khlong Om Non. Popular at this temple is the flock of red-breasted parakeets that thrive in the trees.
It's hardly lunchtime but this amazing history trip is over and I leave the lunch plan to my partner who makes her way into Nakhon Pathom to a venue on the Tha Chin River, 45 minutes away. The Tha Chin River is noted for its floating markets but all I know is that the next location is a farmer's market.
Baan Nok.....We arrive at Baan Nok and it has nothing traditional about it, not at all what I was expecting. There is organised parking and a rather party like atmosphere as we enter an open area occupied by modern vending stalls. Some of the stalls offer fresh produce but the emphasis is not on taking food back home. Well, this is a new project with the organisers providing a wonderful setting for families out for the weekend, sitting around feasting in the shade and there seems no shortage of custom. OK so it isn't for me; I'm just old-fashioned and there isn't a beer in sight. If there was it might have livened up the entertainment: the songs are from my generation and older than the trains I see. Now, talking of trains, with nothing else of obvious interest, I might as well make tracks.
Nakhon Chaisi.....Nakhon Chaisi lies to the east of Nakhon Pathom on the Southern Line and I arrive here to investigate. There is a chance of a train ride back to Bangkok and two options appear. The first is a Local Train from Nakhon Pathom, the second an Ordinary Train from Lang Suan. We agree to part company as I waited for the 1118 arriving next. This will be a new experience involving several connections. With a couple of pauses to take videos, it's expected that my partner would be back well before me.
Good Choice.....The Local Train 1118 duly arrives and I clamber aboard. The best option now is to connect to the SRT Red Line at Taling Chan and I do admit this is as simple as it gets, and I'm at Bang Sue Junction Station seemingly in no time. I wait for an Ordinary Train to stop and have time for a bowl of noodles. It's time call Katoon but Oh No! She is stuck in traffic coming into Bangkok. Coming in from her direction, Bang Sue is not far out of her way so she offers to pick me up. Unfortunately, that means a lot more heavy traffic. Is that the right decision I wonder. It is OK for me but hard work for her, but she will recover.
All round it's been a good day, proving there are still many stones left unturned in Thailand.

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