Today we hired a van to take us out of Bangkok and out into the rural countryside to visit the some unique markets.
The first was the railroad market. The market is literally set up on the train tracks. Vendors are on each side, and several times a day when the train comes through the vendors all pull back their products and awnings just enough to let the train come by, then it all goes back out and the market continues. Pretty cool!
The second market was a floating market. There are miles of waterways and vendors set up along the side of the canals, or in some cases sell their products or food right from the boats. We hired a long boat to take us around and along the way did some shopping and had some pad thai noodles prepared from one of the boats. Another really unique experience!
Other highlights today included visiting a budist temple, trying spicy lobster flavored pringles (not recommended), and having dinner delivered by a robotic waiter.
