Floating Market

After leaving Krabi yesterday, we were able to secure the coveted "back row" of the pink bus for our trip up north. This means Matt and I spread out across five seats instead of two. This is a HUGE deal, so we actually got some pretty decent sleep.

Upon arriving in Bangkok for our stopover, we spent the morning at the Damnem Sadouk Floating Market, which was absolutey beautiful! We had a very hot and sunny day, but the humidity seems to have subsided for the time-being.

The market was such a sight to see, similar to the other "vendors" you see in Bangkok in that they line up with their merchandise, cooking food right there, selling trinkets, etc. We were accosted by people wanting us to buy tiger balm, but the only thing we bought was a souvenir for our nephew. And ice cream for me.

The difference is that the market is set up in canals throughout the town. So, none of the vendors are pushing carts; they're all on boats. It was really fantastic to watch them purchase goods from each other, make food right there and just paddle down the canals. Some were drinking Singha while they were peddling, others smoking, but the water was moving! And didn't smell!

AFter touring the market a bit, we had a longtail boat ride through the canals on the outskirts of the cities, which was also impressive. We have some great pics, which I hope to get uploaded soon.

Now, we're off to catch a train in about an hour to Chiang Mai. We'll be off the computer for about three days while we're on our jungle trek, but will check back in when we're back.