September 12, 2010 – Petchburi Market, Bangkok, Thailand

When I was doing the itinerary, I made sure I will have enough time to roam around a market. I learned from a travel TV show that for you to know the culture of a country, you have to go to the Market.

There are a lot of things going on in a market. Raw meats hanging in a steel pole, fruits and veggies, sellers shouting at each other and even at you, pushcarts of refreshments and pica foods, souvenirs lined up on a table with prints of their country’s name, locals carrying colored plastic bags while haggling for low prices. These are just some of the things we can see in a market. The way they do these is what their culture is. You can even just sit at one side and observe them, and you’ll have the best daytour of your travel.

As for me? I enjoyed the market of Bangkok by eating their streetfoods. =)

September 12, 2010 – Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

A tourist taking a photo of one of the golden temples in Grand Palace. Her outfit is the usual style you would see in cheap market of Petchburi.

And I love her bag. =)

September 11, 2010 – Rose Garden, Bangkok, Thailand

I know, this is not a rose. But I love flowers, especially with long stems and leaves. I plucked one and will have it laminated as bookmark.

September 11, 2011 – Damoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok, Thailand

As of today…we went to Floating Market. It was really interesting to see the locals going around on the river with their boats, some of which have tourists.