Tuesday 22nd October

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We decided to do the town today by bicycle, the hotel has complimentary ones. We went first of all to Ock Pop Tok an ethical weaving centre 2 k’s out of town. Delightful spot beside the river. They weave from silk and cotton at the centre and also supply the villages with the raw materials for them to it themselves. All proceeds pay the weavers and spread the work to even more villages.

More info on Ock Pop Tok

Cycled back into town and had liquid plus stir fried lunch. On to the royal Palace which used to be the residence of the Royal Family but is now a museum. Also in the grounds there is a beautiful temple like building that houses the LP Buddha’s carriage. Hot day cycling so back for the daily dunk. Went to a restaurant called the 3 Nagas in the evening.

Ock Pop Tock, down a track to find a little oasis. Magic
Ock Pop Tock, down a track to find a little oasis. Magic
Bottle of water whilst we wait for someone to show us around
Bottle of water whilst we wait for someone to show us around
All naturally dyed yarns
All naturally dyed yarns
20 ladies are at the centre weaving. This was lunchtime.
20 ladies are at the centre weaving. This was lunchtime.

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Off we go again
Off we go again
In the grounds of the Royal a Palace
In the grounds of the Royal Palace
Overtaking a a Tuk Tuk
Overtaking a a Tuk Tuk

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