But before any more temple treks, we decided to explore a bit of the Thai countryside, by bike! Estimates are that 60-70% of Thais are still engaged in some sort of subsistence agriculture, so we signed up for a countryside tour. This gave us a chance for some insight into Thailand apart from Bangkok or other tourism meccas. We saw everything from mushroom farming to catfish smoking to chili picking to rice whiskey brewing. It was a great day & a lovely change in pace.
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| We were a group of 6 with a guide -- he was Thai/French/Dutch and told great stories! |
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| Growing mushrooms in plastic bags! |
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| The pink (duck) eggs have been fermented! The process several months. The eggs are colored so you know what you buy! |
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| A contraption for pumping water from the river into the irrigation canals |
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| Taking care of the fighting cocks! Bathing them & giving medicine, etc. |
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| Tabacco! |
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| Threading tabacco leaves up to dry |
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| Rice Whiskey...so very much cheaper than beer so it is the Thais drink of choice |
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