Easter Monday Market - Tywyn - Wales

                              

Wherever we travel we always make a point of visiting local markets as we find that they can be a fascinating  insight into local culture. In many parts of the world the market is still a primary source for the locals requirements and an important source of food. Although this may not be the case so much in the UK these days there are still many areas where local markets are still surviving and depended on by the locals. Where we have our house in Wales there is a year round market (Wednesday) in nearby Machynlleth and in Tywyn itself a weekly market is held on Mondays from Easter until, I think the end of September.

The market season kicks off with a big market on Easter Monday with the High Street and other adjacent areas being taken over by traders for the day.  The market stalls return every Monday throughout the summer months on the market field behind the Corbett Arms Hotel. I had a wander around the market to see what the market brings to Tywyn and was pleased to find a selection of local food suppliers among the usual stalls.

My photos which I hope you found of interest tell the story of a busy day for visitors. Markets of the world have been featured on Travel Tales previously, one of the most famous being the Ladies Market Hong Kong. Markets have also been featured on my other blog  News From Italy

Panorama of Tywyn from a hill to the East of the town, taken in July 2012

Tywyn Links

 Visit Tywyn,   Tywyn - Wikipedia,  Tywyn - Wikitravel,      

Buddha Shops - Bangkok - Thailand

Buddha Shops in Bangkok can be found on one of the oldest roads in the city, it used to be an elephant trail. Bamrung Muang Road or Buddha Street as it is commonly known was one of the first roads to be paved within the city at the beginning of the twentieth century. It is now the largest centre for the supply of Buddhas and other Buddhist religious requirements, such as robes and candles in the whole of Thailand. The Buddhas come in a large range of sizes as can be seen from the photos I took when we visited this area. The street was hive of activity as Buddhas are big business not just in the temples but in private homes also.

Getting there: There are no Skytrain stations in this district so you will need to take a tuk-tuk ot taxi to get there. I have included a description of the area and a map for guidance.


Bamrung Muang Road or Thanon Bamrung Muang is one of the main roads in Bangkok. It runs in a east west direction, beginning in the west at the intersection with Ratchini Road, across from Kalayana Maitri Road, and ends in the east, at the intersection of Krung Kasem Road, where it continues as Rama I Road. 

Here is a link to a map of the area on Google. Bamrung Muang Road


We visited some of the wonderful temples during our stay in Bangkok and I intend to share photos and information in future Travel Tales.  It may be awhile before I do though, please see my note in the side column.

Buon Natale - Travel to Italy

Buon Natale  - Travel to Italy for some Christmas Music by visiting the Christmas post on my News From Italy Blog.

      Buon Natale - Happy Christmas 2012 - Momento Musicale

I look forward to returning in 2013 to share many more Travel Tales with you all. Thankyou so much to my followers here for your continuing support.