After the islands we first go to northern Thailand. Along the way, we want to see one of the famous floating markets. We arrive with the ferry in Surat Thani and stop at a big supermarket to buy some things. After that it’s already a bit later so we start looking for a hotel not long after. We find a hotel without any English writing on their signs. The owner makes us a meal and lets us know it’s on the house, as well as the drinks. What a hospitality after the many unfriendly hotel personnel on the islands. We decide to go to the floating market in Amphawa, as there is one every weekend and Kitty really would like to see one. The accommodations here are quite expensive so it takes a while to look for one. We find a room slightly over budget but it’s really late so we take it. The next morning at the market, it’s a bit disappointing: there is little floating to it. Basically it’s a small market on a kind of quay, with occasionally a boat in which people are preparing food. It was quite cosy but not what we expected.

The Floating Market In Amphawa

But we Were Hoping for This

Shortly after noon we finish our tour around the floating market and leave for our next destination, Ayutthaya which is the ancient capital of Thailand.

Along the Way...

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