🌄 ADVENTURES 28 - Sailing (Thailand) - A land of vivid contrast

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This is the fishing village of Baan Ampur, very close to my apartment. I had the most delicious sweet and sour prawns at a small restaurant near the river. The waiter didn't speak any English, so I had to practice my Thai. It wasn't easy but I clearly remember the huge grin on his face when I told him the meal was "Aroi Mak Mak" (very, very delicious)

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The easiest and cheapest way to get around in Thailand is on a "Songthaew", which is a modified pick-up truck. The name means "two rows", referring to the two rows of seats in the back. They drive up and down the main road and most of them have a bell you ring when you want to get off.

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This is one of the beaches near the ocean marina. In the distance you can see the city of Pattaya.

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As always, the food is delicious!

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Thai beer is also excellent and highly recommended.

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Even the most rundown restaurants and hotels have free wifi and sometimes even on the beach!

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This is the main road, near my apartment, that connected my village to Pattaya (and on to Bangkok).

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Most of the time I preferred to walk along the beach whenever possible, though. Thailand is a wonderfully diverse place, with traditional fishing villages right next door to high rise apartment buildings.

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Finally this is the night market, right across the road from my apartment. Lots and lots of delicious food. I tried to be adventurous in trying new things but there are certainly some very strange "treats" as well - like seaweed jelly (ew!). See you on my next adventure!

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