On Sunday, Aly and I started the day at another adorable cafe (they're everywhere!) near Katie's lovely apartment. The coffee was really delightful, as was the banana chocolate muffin. We then headed toward the city, riding a Songteaw (red truck) taxi. We got dropped at a different place than we meant, so we took advantage of the added opportunity to see the sights on foot.
We arrived at our intended destination, the Warorot river market, and began exploring! The place was full of all sorts of goods: fruit, coffee, meats, bugs, sea food, clothing, sun glasses (picked up a pair!), jewelry, flowers, bags, candles....and many things I'm forgetting. The market was in the street and inside multi-level buildings as well. It was huuuuge. (Last picture collage shows this market)
We then walked back towards the old city and grabbed a large, delicious lunch at Da Da cafe, another local, organic, vegetarian friendly gem. After stuffing ourselves silly with fried brown rice with veggies, pad thai and papaya salad, we headed to the Chedi Luang temple. Along our adventures we saw that adorable cat sleeping in a bookstore.
We stopped to get a fresh coconut, then headed to the woman's prison for another incredible thai massage. There's a program in Chiang Mai that trains female prisoners in Thai massage, and you can go to the prison to get. They were booked for the day, but another place around the corner collaborated with the prison to have ex- prisoners give messages. It was the largest massage place I've been to yet and so perfectly run. It's been quite hot here so the AC was truly fabulous.
After our Thai massages it was time for the Sunday Walking Street market, which was AMAZING! ! One of main roads is completely closed to ask vehicles. The market kicked off with the national anthem and there were a number of unintimidating military men around. We began by tasting fried potato and cheese balls and a fresh fruit smoothie (mango for me and pineapple for Aly). We meandered though the stalls for a couple of hours, marveling at all the little trinkets, clothes, art work, bags, jewelry, instruments, and food galore!
All in all, Aly and I had a fantastic day. Next up: Elephant Nature Park!
*A note about comments:I love them! Thank you Jon/Nicole/Ashlyn, Andy, Ted and Jamie! I don't know how to reply, but I am seeing them :)
2 comments:
KITTY! looks like you are having a great time. I am super jealous of all the food you are eating.
I love that you went to a women's prison to get a massage. Best story ever.
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