Trip to Long Necks on 6-11-09
Ξ June 11th, 2009 | → | ∇ Uncategorized |
I am also adding this post today because tomorrow I get the joy of the million hour train ride back to Bangkok so I may not be up to a post. Today I went to a village of people called the Long Necks. I don’t know the whole story (check it out on the internet people–do I have to do all the work for you:) but this is a village of Long Necks (I think it is just the women–I know all the women are saying “Of course) who put these “bracelets” around their necks starting at the age of five to lengthen their necks. They live and work in the village. Here are a few pics.
buffalo stomach--I forgot to share a few "treats" from the market this morning before I left.
I totally forgot (how did I do that) to share some of the treats from the market. Of course there are a few pics of me eating a few interesting items. Let’s see–giant ants, some kind of cricket, but not a cricket, and this stuff the woman promised me was honey. It looked like part of a honeycomb, but I think it was part of a wasps nest–I ate them all, but that last one was wicked no matter what she said it was. I hope you read this way before you eat breakfast or lunch 
Not sure what insect, but yep, I ate em.
A weaver at the long necks village.
Long Neck and child
I don't know if this is a chiropractor's dream or nightmare. I assume her back is kept pretty straight.
The village of the long necks behind me.
Me getting in the flow of things.
I sure there are quite a few of you back home that would love to get your hands around my neck. I think I’m taking this back home with me for protection. Mr. T (I know he’s outdated) has nothing on the gold around this boys neck. (Actually, I think it’s brass)
Thailand Sports Bar
On our way back from the Long Necks my taxi driver (he is awesome) took me to a restaurant that must be some kind of Sports Bar since it has a TV. But nothing was on so I’m not sure. I asked a guy if he thought Brett Favre would sign with the Vikings and he looked at me like I was crazy. Hey, Joe Montana went to the Chiefs, Willie Mays went to the Mets. I don’t know why he gave me that look. So much for sports conversation.
Again the food was great. I must show you the Talapia I ordered. It didn’t exactly come out to me as I remembered it served in the US.
Interesting choice Bill
My taxi driver and I kicked that fish's butt.
No Steven, I did not eat the head.
So there Mr. Talapia.
Okay folks that’s it for today’s pics and tidbits. I’m heading to the pool now (man roughing it in Thailand is tough–I think in an earlier post you saw the hotel and pool) to take a swim, then a little relaxation before supper and a short night. I’ve got to get a good night’s sleep so I’m ready to get on the sleeper train (something seems wrong with that whole sentence) and head back to Bangkok.
My next post may not be for a couple of days, but c’mon I spoiled all of you with the ones I did today.
