After the mangrove activities, we drove
to Amphawa, a small nearby fishing village that comes alive on December
31. Lots of Thais come here for the celebration and floating market.
We are just about the only farangs (white westerners) in town.
We checked into our hotel and had the evening to enjoy the Amphawa
Floating Market before the midnight New Year's Eve countdown. Because of the passing the Thai king this year, the festivities were minimal. Thus, unfortunately the music and dancing new year's celebration that we usually enjoy was not to be had this year.
But the floating market was still in full swing. Here are Hli and Zoe enjoying the beyond fantastic phad Thai nachos. OMG these are incredible... And we have never seen the girls smile until now!
Lots of other organic matter was available for sale to eat.
BBQ squid.
Who doesn't love a snack of fresh tentacles?
At the floating market, boats line up along the elevated walkway selling seafood and other eats.
Vendors line the streets as people walk around looking for good food and bargains.
Rose apples.
Fish in a basket or...
... Fish in plastic
Meat on a stick.
Fish and seashells for dinner
Maybe some crab?
At the stage show where there is normally an upbeat new year's celebration with music and dancing, this year was marked with mourning and remembrance for the king.
Sorry they missed the dancing and music...but what a cultural experience to be there at this time and witness the country mourning and respect for their king#
ReplyDeleteSorry they missed the dancing and music...but what a cultural experience to be there at this time and witness the country mourning and respect for their king#
ReplyDeleteThe experiences they are having are amazing!
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing this post, I'm wondering how easy it is for Syd to find vegetarian options to eat? To be honest, until today (with the fish and squid and crabs and other things I recognize), I had no idea whether the different foods you mentioned were meat, fruit, vegetables, grains, carbs, or dessert. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ReplyDeleteSera loved the house she stayed in and couldn't believe how many people, boats and food options existed at the floating market.
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