Floating with Crabs

Cheers to the start of many Surat floating markets. A beautiful way to close in a Sunday night. It's about a 35-40 minutes walk from my place, or perhaps and 8 minutes ride.  It's quaint but great. I am finding that the best time to go, is right before sunset..rain or shine.  A beautiful scene with some friendly faces and good food along the Tipi River. I have previously blogged on this experience, but to me each trip has its own originality. As we make our way down the pier, please don't embarrass me, I plan to frequent this area on a weekly basis. Also, don't trip on the slippery, rough, metal incline, as there are no guard rails or safety signs.

 Turtle (pronounced Tao) soup? It may not be obvious in my snap, but let's just say that these buckets are more lively than you think.

2 Grocery Store Scenarios..

1) Ever have the problem where you go to the market or grocery store and come out with more than you needed? Ya, I don't think that happens here.  

2) Ever go to the market or grocery store and buy supper, but later discover it would be a nice pet? I don't know that that happens here, but it's certainly an option.

 Shrimp (pronounced goong in Thai), such a hideous looking creature. I have tried the well-known crustacean, a hanful of different species and I have to say, I don't understand the hype. I wouldn't say I hate it, but it doesn't do a whole lot for me.  The worst shrimp is the fishy-tasting ones or the ones that missed their bathroom break before supper.

 I haven't tried these yet, waiting on market walker to join me and my adventurous buds. In addition, I would like to learn a little about this dish, ie the type of fish and the preparation that goes along with it. I think it could pair well when I visit Nick's parents in Wisconsin. Don't you think it would be lovely at a family gathering with a nicely aged WI cheese platter? However, it should be noted that I don't recall ever having a 'cheese platter' in the state of Wisconsin. I have a had a slice or two at a table setting, but not what I would call a plater of 'queso.

 A variety of greens, herbs, and pea flower blossoms. Each is quite refreshing, especially with the right dish. Many are told to avoid eating unpeeled vegetables/produce or leafy greens (salads, etc), but I have been doing fine with them, no GI issues anyway.  I am hoping to add some sweet (Thai) basil to my potted garden in the near future.

A lovely bunch of coconuts. I'm telling you, a fresh, chilled coconut is hard to beat. Come visit an the nut is on me.