11-16 (Thursday)
We got up early so we could catch a boat to Sukhothai but found out there are NO boats to Sukhothai! The only way is to take a bus which we will try to do tomorrow.
We went to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, a riverside temple, which is one of the city's major landmarks. Its corncob-shaped tower is easy to recognize. The temple is regarded as being the city's oldest historical site. The Buddha inside is said to be one of the most beautiful in all of Thailand.
We were able to get on a tram for a city tour. One of the things we saw that we had been looking for was a big department store. We also saw:Cha Kan Bun School which appeared to be a boy's military school, the clock tower, the railroad station (we already knew all about this!) the Ekathotsarot Bridge (we walked over it last night), some of the remaining town walls and moat, the Chao Phraya Chakri Monument - he was a Thai commander who fought against the Burmese in 2318 AD.
After the trolley tour we walked down to the department store to check it out and have lunch.
During the oppressive heat of the day we went back to the hotel to cool down. Late this afternoon we did email then split a pizza at the hotel.
Tonight we went out to get water. As we were walking by the restaurant where we met the undercover policeman the first day he saw us and come out to talk. I guess he must hang out there.