You, me and a uke makes three: Floating markets and bridge over the river Kwai

We are actually back home now, got home around 3pm. It would have been a little earlier if it wasn't for a young twit taking sues bag off the carousel instead of his own. Didn't even notice ours was security sealed and the rear straps zipped inside. Fortunately he had only got to the car park however it still took him 30 minutes to come back with our bag! He then wanted to know where his was! Sue's words. "not my problem!" we left him to sort it.

Any way back to Thailand.
We decided to spend a day on an organized tour to the floating markets then head to the river Kwai.

If you ever head to bangkok,do yourself a favor and head to the floating markets. It's wonderful to see,so colorful and full of life and it's local people making a living.

We got off the bus. There was only 8 so not too group like. And we jumped on these low seating long tails and travelled through the canals.

The houses and lifestyle was amazing, so vibrant.

After about 15 minutes you get off the boat to wander around the markets.

Here is Susie buying the most wonderful coconut pancakes. The lady uses a basket on a long pole to pass you your purchase and to collect the money

And I had some lovely fruit. Mango and mangosteen.

We didn't have any at the time but this pork is yummy and I love this photo.

a beautiful lady making noodle soup with crispy pork.

Here is another from the market. I only wish I had a better camera.

Then is was off. A quick stop at a teak carving workshop.

And sue found a chair that makes her look tiny.

Onto the famous bridge over the river Kwai.
A POW, including Aussies, died for every one of the sleepers on the rail line. Just horrendous history, thousands upon thousands died.

Sue was about to pose for a photo when this wonderful Buddhist monk and his carers came across the bridge.
This photo says it all. Susie said his smile was beautiful and you cant help but to feel a little bit blessed.