Concrete Shoes

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After a morning drinking coffee and doing some research for future destinations we decided it was time to go in search of food. First we headed to the market but not much to eat there. We started heading away and we BOTH stepped in some freshly laid concrete on the pavement (which in our defence was in no way marked or cordoned off!)

Having apologised to the workmen we cleaned our shoes and headed on our way. We stopped at a cute little restaurant and had what is becoming one of our staple meals, chicken Khao Soi (curry noodle soup). We also tried a different pork noodle soup, both very good! After lunch we wandered on and as seems to be becoming normal after a spicy meal, we crave something sweet. As we passed the Chiang Mai College of Tourism we found lots of little food stalls, as college was just finishing for the day. We settled on some iced, bubble drinks, one strawberry yoghurt and one Thai Tea. Both hit the mark on sweetness! 


We then started heading to a temple, the oldest one in Chiang Mai. After a wrong turn and eventually getting on what we believed was the right road, we discovered MapsMe had the temple marked twice... and we were in totally the wrong part of town! We gave up and headed back to the hotel down the quaint little streets.

Each time we choose a restaurant we see what other people are eating before pointing and ordering. Tonight the restaurant was snuggled amongst the market. The reason for choosing it was the size of everyone's portions. Twice the normal size for the same amount of money. End result - great food, full bellys and a good price.


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