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263--Thailand: Big Snakes at the Floating Market @ CherieSpotting     Dec 17 2004 - 11:10 PST cherie writes: Many travelers don’t like Thailand’s “Floating Market”. Critics say it’s just too touristy. But I loved it, and enjoyed being paddled through the canals and imagining what the floating market might have been like hundreds of years ago. I’m sure it’s changed—but it is still a sight to see. Diane, Hilda, Hannah, Leighton and I shared a boat and bought breakfast from local women and men who paddled by. The mini-coconut pancakes were unforgettable! After our bellies were full, we decided to get our necks squeezed. We made friends with huge Burmese pythons. Hannah soon found herself wearing a snake necklace, while the twins opted for a more fashionable scarf. I got the most action I’ve seen in a while and got a big snake kiss—tongue and all! Click on each picture to see it full size. read comments (0) | write comment| views: 6268    | rated: 0.0    printer-friendly version   Cherie and her main squeeze at the floating market in Thailand. Exploring the floating market. *Photo by Yorham. The floating market. Nice pumpkins. Boats loaded with ripe fruit. Fresh vegetables. Hat's for sale. Cherie at the floating market. Paddling through the market's canals. Going bananas. Coke is everywhere, isn't it. Hats for sale. Being paddled around the market. Row, row, row your boat. Boats loaded with fruits that look bad, but taste good. Cherie and her new friend "Slither." The latest in natural Thai jewlery. He's giving Leighton a kiss. Covered in snakes! Diane's new scarf. Are those twin snakes? Hilda wears a new exotic scarf. I said "scarf." How should I wear my snake? Market day. You're never too old to sell coconuts. Does your local market float? 3-stop shopping. Traffic in Thailand. Floating market. All in a day's work. Every face tells a different story. Peanuts anyone? *Photo by Edna. There's a smile. *Photo by Yorham. She needs some of Hannah's eye-cream. *Photo by Yorham. The Bridge over the River Kwai. Hilda, Cherie and Hannah with the Bridge over the River Kwai. This bridge has a lot of history and grief behind it. Walking across the bridge. The Red Cross Hut. Cherie on the bridge. Boats on shore. A train ready to cross. Looking down from the bridge. The Bridge over the River Kwai. *Photo by Yorham. Ready to head back?