IN KING NARAIS TRAILSINGBURI AYUTTHAYABy Tricky VandenbergUpdate 01 October 2010

AYUTTHAYA KAYAKING EXPERIENCE is a subsidiary fromAYUTTHAYA HISTORICAL RESEARCHPromoting quality ecotourism in Ayutthaya!By Tricky Vandenbergwww.ayutthaya-history.com

DAY II

THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTRecce Track Pho Kao Ton Maha Rat (2/3) executed on 20 Feb 10 and 11 Jun 10.30 Km long route goes south of the City of Lopburi.Conclusions:Water hyacinth blocking passages along Track VI.River is fairly open.Sufficient water level.R&R points:Wat Ban Dab.Wat Sam Phaniang.Wat Chao Pluk (Lodging at local hotel).

Wat BuaWat Khok Pho Khun Chon BridgeWat Luang Suwanaram BridgeWat Thammikawat BridgeDAY II TRACK IV

View from Wat Bua.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.

Wat Thammikawat Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

View from Wat Suwanaram.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Khok Pho Kun Chon Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Krajiaw BridgeWat Pho LoiBridgeWat Ban DabBridgeWat TakoBridgeWat Yan SaenBridgeWat Tha UthongBridgeWat Luang Phor KiauwBridgeDAY II TRACK IV/V

Wat Krajiaw Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Pho Loi Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Ban Dab Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.Rest & Recuperation Point 2/1.

Wat Tako Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

View from Wat Bot.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Yan Saen Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Tha Uthong Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Phor Kiauw Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.

Wat Sam Phaniang BridgeWat Krajom Thong BridgeBridge Rd 3267DAY II TRACK VI

Wat Sam Phaniang Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Free.Status unchanged on 11 June 10.Rest & Recuperation Point 2/2.

Wat Krajom Thong Bridge.Photos taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Weed congestion.

Wat Nak Bridge.Photos taken 11 June 10.Status: Weed congestion.

Wat Jaeng Bridge.Photos taken 11 June 10.Status: Weed congestion.

View from Wat Prasat.Photos taken 11 June 10.Status: Weed congestion.

Wat Sunni Thong Bridge.

Wat Chao Pluk Bridge.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: Weed congestion.

Road 3267 Bridge.Photo taken 20 Feb 10.Status: Weed congestion.

DAY III

THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTRecce Track Maha Rat Ayutthaya (3/3) executed on 21 Jun 10.30 Km long route goes through Bang Pahan.Conclusions:Water hyacinth blocking passages along Track VII and VIII.River is fairly open.Sufficient water level.R&R points:Wat Pak Khlong (Maha Rat).River restaurant in Khwan Muang.Wat Tong Pu (Arrival Point).

Wat Nam Tao Bridge.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: Weed congestion.

Wat Ulom Bridge.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: Weed congestion.

Wat Wang Bridge.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: Free

Wat Pak Khlong Bridge.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: FreeRest & Recuperation Point 3/1.

Wat Thang Klang Bridge.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: Free

Wat Sao Thong Bridge.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: Free.

Bang Pahan Dam.Photos taken 21 June 10.Status: Weed congestion under bridge Rd 329.

Bang Pahan DamTHE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECT

Bang Pahan District Office.Status: Free.

Wat Wonnai Bridge.Status: Free.

Asian Highway Bridge.Status: Free.

Suan Prik Bridge.Status: Free.

Wat Tong Pu.Arrival Point.Status: Free.

THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTPreparation - 08 October 2010PM Deposit of kayaks at Wat Tuk Racha.

THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTDay I 09 October 20100630 Hr Departure from Ayutthaya.0730 Hr Departure Track I.0930 Hr Resting Point at Wat Sri Pho.1000 Hr Departure Track II.1300 Hr Resting Point at Wat Sanam Chai & lunch. 1430 Hr Departure Track III.1700 Hr Deposit of kayaks at Wat Khok Mo.1800 Hr Overnight stay at hotel in Lopburi & diner.

THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTDay II 10 October 20100800 Hr Departure Track IV.1030 Hr Resting Point at Wat Ban Dab.1100 Hr Departure Track V.1300 Hr Resting Point at Wat Luang Phor Khiauw & lunch.1430 Hr Departure Track VI.1630 Hr Deposit of kayaks at Wat Chao Pluk.1700 Hr Overnight stay at Ban Khwang & dinner.

THE LOPBURI KAYAKING PROJECTDay III 11 October 20100800 Hr Departure Track VII.1000 Hr Resting Point at Wat Pak Khlong.1030 Hr Departure Track VIII.1300 Hr Resting Point at Bang Pahan & lunch.1430 Hr Departure Final Track IX.1700 Hr Arrival at Wat Tong Pu (Final point).1730 Hr Wang Na Pier 1800 Hr Transport of participants & kayaks home.2000 Hr Consolidation.

The Kayak Route can be viewed on Google map at URL:http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=nl&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=106040646098684588940.00047ec0faf57e39f617e