Continuing from my previous post…later in the day we skytrained to Chatuchak market. I’m not a big shopper, but I loved walking around seeing all the pretty little & large things in all shapes, sizes and colours. For somebody who enjoys shopping, the place is quite clearly heaven.

The food there is nothing to boast about and we had a very modest meal of some very ordinary pad thai in the scorching heat; more to beat the hunger, than enjoy a meal. The fruit slushes and smoothies are of course not just great refreshers from the heat, but also beautiful, fresh & colourful stalls to sit at.

A fruit slush & smoothie counter at Chatuchak market, Bangkok

 

 

The next morning we headed out to the quaint little town of Hua Hin in the province of Phetchaburi. It’s a pleasant 2-hour journey by bus or by train ( if you manage to catch the morning sprinter train). If not, you’ll spend a good 5 hours getting there. Hua Hin is a sweet beach town that attracts plenty of Thais over the weekend – mainly from Bangkok and Europeans. It has its night markets, local markets, quaint old lanes by the beach and plenty of good eating out food options. It’s also not too far from the Kaeng National park, in case one would like to go there for a waterfall trek. There are some gorgeous caves that one can drive to from town, the floating market, a little artist village and lots of other little small town things to do.

For lunch, we stopped at a lovely little joint – JM near the Khao Luang caves in Phetchaburi. I had the

Tom Yum Kung Noodle soup with fish

and what a lip-smacking delight it was! This soup was everything I love about Thai food. It was lemony and spicy, warm and easy on the palate. The fish was fresh and mouth-melting, a nice contrast to the crunchy freshness of the vegetables.

 

 

 

Our only Thai meal served with green tea 🙂 This was a lovely homely meal close to the railway station at Hua Hin. It’s Thai name translates to “The young sweet Mosquito”. Great casual ambience with floor seating on woven mats. Delicious food and the owner, Shanon was very helpful and patient in explaining the meals and their Thai names to us. I recommend!

Green tea with our Thai meal

After the real Happy meal! A selfie shot on the good ol’ timer setting of our SLR.