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Finding Happiness in Sukhothai, Thailand

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Finding Happiness in Sukhothai, Thailand

“In a person’s lifetime there may be not more than half a dozen occasions that he can look back to in the certain knowledge that right then, at that moment, there was room for nothing but happiness in his heart.” - Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

The ancient Thai capital of Sukhothai (translated means “dawn of happiness”) was the first capital of Siam founded by King Ramkhamhaeng during the 13th Century. The province's temples and monuments have been restored and is now the Sukhothai Historical Park and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wat Sra Sri is a beautiful wat located on an island surrounded by a pond. Just entering the wat is a beautiful experience, as you have to cross a bridge in anticipation to the immense beauty. On the island you will see a Sri Lankan-style mounded chedi and walking Buddha in Sukhothai style.

I had only one day in Sukhothai and I was hoping for an amazing sunset. It never did materialize, but one thing I learned from traveling this great, big world of ours is to be appreciative of the things we have in our lives and not to dwell on the things we do not have.

I took this shot about ten minutes after sunset (the blue hour) and after taking a couple of frames, I stepped out from behind the camera to just simply appreciate this magnificent structure with my naked eyes. It was then I realized there was not another soul around and I was simply filled with nothing but happiness in my heart.

Happy Travels!


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