As I mentioned before, Ricky and I recently visited one of
the
largest markets in the world. Now,
we love to visit markets. There’s always so much to see that sometimes it can
get pretty overwhelming. This was our
first market to visit in Thailand and it was a great first indeed.
Shops featuring handmade soaps and herbal balms offered
fresh fruity and floral scents, while the pet section (puppies, kittens, birds,
turtles, sugar gliders, and other exotic creatures) offered a scent not quite
as fresh. Clothing shops, purse shops,
shops for toys and towels and amazing art filled the place. I was dizzy with
the sights and sounds and smells of the market, loving every minute of it.
When I got hungry I snacked on a banana roti, glazed with
sweetened condensed milk, and had a honey/lemon drink when I got a little
parched.
We saw artists, hippies, lady-boys, beggars, and everything
in between as we wandered the aisles.
I could go on and on about the wonders of the market, but
instead, I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves…
 |
| A monster iguana. Monsterguana? |
 |
Pipe fish.
|
 |
| An albino turtle, stretching out its neck. |
 |
| Coconut phone charms |
 |
| Predator, hanging out with the towels. And a scale. |
 |
| This kid was having a blast playing that thing and dancing around, watching the coins clink into his basket. |
 |
| A scorpion made from spare parts. |
 |
| How did they get that tuk-tuk in there? |
 |
| Handmade soaps, using lots of Thai scents like lemongrass, plumeria, and ginger. |
