Floating Experience

When we were planning for this Bangkok trip, we pretty much agreed to focus on the two attractions which we did not get to visit on our first trip some years ago. Time was something not at our luxury: after all it was only a quick break away.

So on the first day, we did the Grand Palace. Next was to do the Floating Market – an activity highly recommended in most tourism websites on Bangkok.

 We were up early as our pick up was at 7.00 am. The floating market we were visiting was about 100km southwest of Bangkok. 

So on the first day, we did the Grand Palace. Next was to do the Floating Market – an activity highly recommended in most tourism websites on Bangkok.

The most famous of the floating markets is Damnoen Saduak.

Houses along the river

The drop off peer which is also part of the market place

T-shirts among the many local products are sold at the market

Handicrafts of all sorts

Boats ferrying both tourists and locals into the waterways of the floating market

Local favourites....local food

Something grilled

Boat jammed...even in the waterways

She raced to the boat that came nearest to her - offering something for the growling tummy

Small waterways but no worries they maneuver well

Tourists and more tourists...come buy cheap, cheap

Anyone game for something "boat" cooked?

One very gutsy boatlady

There is lots of chatter and activities at the market. Bargaining is common – that’s all part of the fun.  But don’t expect to get the price down more than a few baht.

This buzzing market is at its best in the early morning before the crowds arrive and the heat of the day builds up.