Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday, and the last one before we ring in 2013. The week has been a pretty lazy one for me, spent mostly on the beach. The one exception was a Christmas eve afternoon Thai cooking class at Hua Hin’s Thai Kitchen Cooking School. Before the cooking began, we needed to buy all of the ingredients. Our first stop was Hua Hin’s Chatchai market. I always love a market tour, and I’m sharing with you a few of my favorite shots.
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Chatchai’s seafood section…
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The “Seafood Ladies”…
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Those “OH SO BEAUTIFUL” red Thai chilies…
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Awesome fresh veggies…
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Fresh coconut milk…(nothing from the can here!)
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On arrival we were greeted by the beautiful resident cat. (Actually, she didn’t move a muscle!)
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Hua Hin’s Chatchai Market is open daily from 3am to 3pm. Lots of great photo opportunities, along with very fresh food. The market is easy to find in downtown Hua Hin, just off of Soi 72.
Next time, I’ll introduce you to some of the delicious food we learned to make.
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What a wonderful experience to actually shop the freshest ingredients and then attend a Thai cooking class. I’d love to see what you made in that class. I love Thai food! That cat is just too adorable! I hope you’re enjoying your break. Happy New Year Nancie!
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Mary {The World Is A Book} recently posted…A Year of Travel Memories and Adventures in 2012
Hi Mary, I’m having a lovely beach holiday. Yes, I will share the cooking class dishes with everyone, and the recipes
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
Doing nothing in Thailand – with a little satay cookery lesson thrown in – sounds wonderful about now. I really have to spend Christmas on the beach once. Just to try it. Love that lazy cat.
Sophie, you might never go back to a white Christmas
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
This looks just like the wet market where I do my shopping in Malaysia. The prices are cheaper and the food is fresher than at the grocery store. Funny, I also mentioned freshly pressed coconut milk in my post, too. I can’t wait to see what you cooked up.
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Michele recently posted…Best of 2012: Highlights from the Year
Even in Korea, I often go to the wet market. The prices are alwyas substantially less than the grocery store, and the food is always fresher.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
There is really nothing like a market tour. I’ve never been lucky enough to cook with anything beside coconut milk from a can, so that would be pretty special.
There is nothing like fresh coconut milk!
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
Always a pleasure visiting here to hear about your latest adventures and browse the photos. Happy Holidays !
Happy Holidays, Mike. Thanks for dropping by.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
Loved the cat! And you captured the market so well, I could almost smell all the wonderful items you pictured. Hopefully you took photos of the class as well!
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Jackie Smith recently posted…In Pursuit of Passion: Those Who Dare
Hi Jackie, the cat was a hit with many in the group.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
Fresh Coconut Milk – What a Luxury. I have never seen such a relaxed cat. Did you cook a curry?
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budget jan recently posted…Elephant Rocks near Oamaru New Zealand
Jan, we did cook curry and I will be sharing the recipe.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
Very very cute cat!
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Denise recently posted…My Best in Travel 2012
Isn’t he though. He slept through most of the class, but did make an appearance just before we left.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
Great pictures – sounds like a wonderful way to spend the holidays and I too want to know what you ended up cooking with all the good things you found at the market.
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There will be a cooking school soon
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
That is one comfy cat! What a fun place to visit! I love markets- I never fail to find something new.
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Tonya…I never pass up a market either.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
The cat is SOOOO adorable! If I were there, I wouldn’t be able to resist kissing her tummy!
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haha Aleah, she was special!
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
I love shopping and exploring in new markets- when we were in japan we stumbled upon several wet markets (hadn’t heard of this until then) and the energy and food was absolutely fun and delicious. Hope you had a great christmas!
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jade recently posted…Chasing the Sun in Maui
Markets like this provide great subjects for photos. On the West Coast of North America, you’ll find them in Vancouver, B.C. (Granville Island Public Market), Seattle (Pike Place Public Market Center), Portland, Oregon (James Beard Public Market), and Los Angeles (Grand Central Market).
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Hi Dick, I’ve been to Granville Market, and Pikes in Seattle. Loved them both. If you go to eastern Canada you’ll find the Farmers Market in downtown Halifax (highly recommended), and there are lots of other farmers markets throughout Nova Scotia, especially during the harvest season. They are wonderful to visit.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
I love markets and especially love cooking classes. I hope to do one in Colombia to get some insight into their culture. Fresh coconut milk would be a treat – especially if you buy it like that.
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Hope it’s a great year for you Nancie. I’ve enjoyed following along with your travels.
Leigh recently posted…Highlights of My Year (2012) in Photos
Hi Leigh…cooking school in Columbia would be fabulous. I try and take a cooking class everywhere I go, and should be better at writing them up here. You’ve had some great adventures in 2012 as well. May our travel adventures continue in 2013.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
I always enjoy a market tour, too and Hua Hins Chatchai Market looks so vibrant and fun. Love the smiles of the “seafood ladies”.
Hi Cathy, I thought the ladies were so cute.
Nancie McKinnon recently posted…#TPThursday — December 19, 2012 — A Christmas Travel Wish
I can almost smell the wet market smells. Great photos! happy new year!
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Aww that cat is so cute! She must be accustomed to people not to be afraid like that.
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That market looks wonderful–and delicious.
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Margaret…it was a great market. In fact, I went and had a second look a few days later. I was surprised at how large it is.
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