Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam.

In the end, I took the train—mainly because of the cost. 15b one way, third-class, but not uncomfortable after all. Well, okay, it didn't leave on time. It was half an hour late, and the 80 km trip certainly took 3 hours, but that gave me a chance to enjoy the view of the countryside. Since it moves slowly, the windows open, and there are even fans inside. I actually prefer them to air conditioning.
Of course, there are first-class trains, but the one-way trip to Ayutthaya would cost around 350 baht—it has air conditioning and seats that are as comfortable as you could wish for.

I was alone with my thoughts during the trip, drifting along with the passing scenery… Sometimes my thoughts were darker, sometimes more positive. I am fifty shades of darkness and light all on my own. Not that I was depressed, but because of all my unanswered questions. I’m on the cusp of a life-changing moment, with all the myriad facets that this represents for me. Yet, what should I be afraid of when I’ve embarked on this journey alone and without really any preparation?.. My fear is the other person… This human being—unlike machines— this complex creature, will always interpret things as they please, based on their own worldview, their culture, their way of being, and their way of thinking. Even if you speak to them frankly, they’ll read into your words meanings that aren’t there; they’ll understand only what resonates with them or reflects a fragment of something they recognize. Reconciling all of this creates a world of difference between us all…  We don’t all speak the same language, even if we speak the same language.

I arrived around noon; the air is extremely heavy, and it’s 34 degrees… I try to eat something since I’ve decided to go biking; I can’t finish it, but this kangkung—called “morning glory” here, a kind of Chinese water spinach—which I’m particularly fond of, I discovered it in the Philippines, and its taste takes me back seven years—flashback!

I rented a mountain bike for 100 baht a day… After just 100 meters, I was soaked with sweat—I was so hot. I realized the seat wasn’t comfortable, but oh well. With my map in hand, I headed toward the historic park. Unfortunately, a large part of the main site was under renovation. I stopped at the park and took the opportunity to rest a bit before continuing to wander wherever the wind took me.
This city was founded around 1350 by a king, who made it the capital of the Kingdom of Siam until its destruction in 1767 by the Burmese (source: Wikipedia). Ayutthaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

I returned the bike around 6:00 p.m., and by 6:30 p.m., I was on the train back to Bangkok. I arrived at 9:30 p.m., and I have to admit I was completely exhausted when I got home.