We've heard about shops that specialize in products from the hill tribes and arrange a tuk tuk excursion across the river. We get a lovely tour through the outskirts of CM, but the tribal shop is a bust. On to the silk center. This is fascinating. Women sit at looms, their feet and hands flying, and weave this gorgeous silk fabric.
There must be 20 or more looms, and all but two are silent.
In typical Thai fashion, the women are friendly and patient with us.
The two weavers create a counter-point of rhythm with their feet and hands, all the while chatting easily.
These skeins of silk thread are a thing of beauty . . .
I have no idea what these long, slender poles are for but each one is wrapped with silk thread.
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Monday night we've arranged to have dinner with the son of a pal from Silver City and his girlfriend. They're meeting us at the famous 1-Baht restaurant, so named for the 1-baht bowls of rice that accompany the entrees. Colin has lived in CM for over 10 years and spent 6 years as a Buddhist monk. After a stint at a local university, he now teaches English at a private language institute. Winnie, his lady, works at a highly-rated guesthouse near the Ping River, just steps from the famous Warorot Market.
Colin and Winnie -
I think we ordered enough food!
Lovely, relaxed evening - thanks Colin and Winnie!
Tomorrow we're off on an all-day excursion with Jake!
There must be 20 or more looms, and all but two are silent.
The two weavers create a counter-point of rhythm with their feet and hands, all the while chatting easily.
These skeins of silk thread are a thing of beauty . . .
I have no idea what these long, slender poles are for but each one is wrapped with silk thread.
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Monday night we've arranged to have dinner with the son of a pal from Silver City and his girlfriend. They're meeting us at the famous 1-Baht restaurant, so named for the 1-baht bowls of rice that accompany the entrees. Colin has lived in CM for over 10 years and spent 6 years as a Buddhist monk. After a stint at a local university, he now teaches English at a private language institute. Winnie, his lady, works at a highly-rated guesthouse near the Ping River, just steps from the famous Warorot Market.
Colin and Winnie -
I think we ordered enough food!
Lovely, relaxed evening - thanks Colin and Winnie!
Tomorrow we're off on an all-day excursion with Jake!
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