Monday, May 5, 2008

Idyllic Charms of Amphawa

Amphawa is a sub-district (Amphoe) of Samut Songkhram. Much of the area is filled with fruits orchards & coconuts plantations. Hidden among them is an age old lifestyle served by a network of Klongs (canals) I find very charming.

In recent years, it has become a popular weekend getaway for Bangkokians. A host of small family run resorts & homestays sprung up along the Klongs to give a taste of rural lifestyle by the canals.

Rustic charm of rural life by the Klongs.







Water so calm, watching its reflections give a peacful feeling to your soul!










However the calm water turns into swift currents as tide changes. How high can the tide be? This resort owner pointed up the tree where his boat is.. don't take it seriously, just his humor!





















A convenient store & pier by the Klong







View from a resort looking out to local residents across

















Kids taking a dip. Residents bathe & do washings too.





















Lamp posts, electric meters & switchboards are by the waterway!
















Large earthern jar collects rain water from roof.





















Resident purchase food served by boat vendors.





















In the early hour, an elderly monk paddled by quietly.
















Breakfast time.. the noodle boat arrived!
















The ice cream vendor.
















Fresh water shrimp caught in Klongs, huge.. aren't they?
















Never seen a banana chain this long before!





















Pamelos, my favorite!
















A cute boy with traditional hair cut!

1 comment:

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