Wat Mahathat - The spiritual center of the Sukhothai Kingdom was founded by King Si Intharathit (c. 1240-1270).

Dawn at Wat Mahathat Sukhothai means "the dawn of happiness"

Buddha in front of a Chedi Chedis typically contained Buddhist relics or remains

Frieze of Walking Monks depicts monks processing around the shrine in a ritual called pradaksina

Phra Attharot Buddha Phra Attharot is a literal reference to their large size (see Stacy)

Stacy and Buddha stand near a statue

The second of two Phra Attharot Buddhas

Buddha with gold leaf applied to fingernails

Wat Si Sawai Khmer-Style temple built for the worship of Hindu gods and thought to be the oldest structure at Sukhothai

Khmer-style prang

Offering for Buddha

Buddha hand getsture symbolizes teaching

Cycling from the back seat! Our transportation for the day

Wat Sorasak - Constructed in 1412 this chedi is supported by 24 elephants