If you're ever in Bangkok, I highly recommend checking out a few local 'events.' While we were there, we stumbled upon the flower market setting up (out of trucks) around dusk near one of the local temples. On a whim, we decided to pass through on our way back home to the hotel, and it was absolutely worth it!
All sorts of fresh flowers for sale, from large roses to small, confetti petals. The whole market smelled sweet and slightly perfumey, and all of the colors were a welcomed sensory overload! Some stalls even had pre-made flower arrangements for offerings to bring to the temples or to bring home as offerings to the household shrine. Although totally unplanned, this was one of my favorite excursions while we were in Bangkok- getting to see real life happening rather than just standard touristy sites and gave me a more satisfying sense of 'being' in Thailand.
While traveling remember to take some time to do the unplanned or spontaneous! Sometimes the small, unexpected detours can turn out to create some of the most lasting impressions.
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