There are surprises around every corner! Work continues on Wat Ket – it makes us wonder if there is a big event in the future. Today, they were touching up the paint on the dragons.
The Ping River meanders through the city. We often walk along the river and admire the boats that take tourists on a cruise for a different view of the city.
We’re making the most of our last few days here. Today we explored the Nimman section of the city that offers a more modern experience compared to The Old Town. While Nimman is more trendy, we like the Old Town for its culture and history. It’s quite a distance from where we stay but we used a Grab Car Service – like Uber. Larry used the Grab App to hire the car and typically, it arrives within minutes. The cost of the ride today was about $4.00. The cars are newer models, very clean and air conditioned. Here’s a view of our ride today. The driver dropped us off at the modern Maya Mall.
We wanted to mail a couple of things at the Post Office. The process was easy – actually more streamlined than our local post office. I went to a kiosk to get a ticket then, when my number came up, it told me what window to go to. The cost for two letters was about $3.00. We’ll see how long they take to arrive!
Mangos are a mystery! We are clueless about how to chose the best mango – they are priced differently from $1.00 – $2.00 per kilo and they all look the same to us. Peeling a mango is a technique that we haven’t quite mastered but so far our mango picks have been delicious and delicate. The easiest way to enjoy one though, is in a delicious mango smoothie.
This evening we were invited to an art exhibition at the studio where I’ve taken some classes. The artist is from the Netherlands and she described her process and her works. It was a small gathering but we met some very interesting people and had a nice evening.
And a view of the Studio Space.
We are happy for cool mornings, interesting days, kind people, and a peaceful vibe. We’ll see what adventure the weekend brings!