Flooding stops play

Had a great time in Chaing Mai on Sunday, they hold what they call a 'walking market' which basically means that all the streets close to traffic - now that's a relief! They set their stalls out selling every product the world has to offer, and then some and everyone within a ..... radius comes to browse and buy. We wandered round the old town first, very beautiful traditional houses with gardens and gates, not at all like Bangkok. We stumbled on a gorgeous teakwood temple, just ornate carving and no real bling, then as it got dark we hit the Market. Everything is so cheap and it's really hard not buying but we just don't have room to carry anything. Had a foot massage - felt like I was floating down the street afterwards.






Sorry my photos don't line up but I'm doing my best! Every one of them has a caption, written very wittily by my husband, he has come up with some real corkers, but when I post them the captions don't appear - any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Spent Monday plotting - sounds just like being back at school! Our plans to carry on into central Thailand, Sukothai, a National Park, have been thwarted because of heavy flooding so we are going to Cambodia instead. We've booked accommodation in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and decided to fly instead of the overnight train which was our first thought.

We then cycled down to the local market where we are the only Europeans, they are getting to know us and try to persuade us to try some weird and wonderful food.



The nice lady in the photo cut up a whole pineapple fresh for us.

Had a lazy day on Wednesday, and a bit of time apart. Jim went cycling and I washed clothes!!! Our little family of Stefan and An have been truly brilliant, looking after our every need. I would recommend a stay here.









What a truly spectacular thunderstorm we had last night - we were right in the middle of it, had all the curtains open and watched the lightning across the river. I was wondering if we could climb onto the roof when the river got too high but was mocked - as usual!

Just getting ready to go into Chiang Mai again, going to look round the shopping centre rather than the old buildings, may even buy something - who knows. Jim's a bit peeved this morning, something to do with Leeds and Man U. can't think what.

Next post in Phnom Penh, take care.

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