TEN NEW SHOES: “Settling into a new country is like getting used to a new pair of shoes. At first they pinch a little, but you like the way they look, so you carry on. The longer you have them, the more comfortable they become. Until one day without realizing it you reach a glorious plateau. Wearing those shoes is like wearing no shoes at all. The more scuffed they get, the more you love them and the more you can't imagine life without them.” ― Tahir Shah, In Arabian Nights
Friday, February 13, 2015
Big C Extra Night Market (Not for Farang!)
When My Man and I stumbled upon a little night market near our house (evenings Thurs-Sun), we didn't realize how awesome it would be. It's just a mile or so from our house (although driving is a bit complicated with how we are situated on a one-way highway) and it is fun!
Chiang Mai is famous for its night markets, crammed with farang (Westerners), cheap trinkets & souvenirs, and street food, but there are lots of smaller night markets that cater to the Thais themselves. This is one of those (we are usually the only farang in sight). That doesn't mean it isn't crowded though! There are tons of people and an overall carnival atmosphere.
The street food is authentic and cheap. There is music. Most nights there are live performers. One night, this little girl was singing her heart out, accompanied on the guitar by her grandfather. She was adorable and had a great voice. We bought a rose from a vendor and had Funny Guy give it to her. Everyone thought it was so cute that they had her stop singing, and had them re-enact the scene for pictures. Funny Guy was mortified, but it was great.
There are venders selling cheap electronics, socks, hats, clothes, toys, flowers, and more. And, usually there is a crepe vendor.
The crepes are made with rice flour instead of wheat and topped with various toppings, including Nutella, chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter. Yum!
Definitely one of our favorite discoveries here so far.
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