Saturday Night Market in Chiang Mai

The market itself tends to cater to tourists with vendors selling clothing, silverware, handmade crafts, art and food. We did not purchase much. I bought a shirt and Felix tried his first coconut drink. The children also found some fake lego, or flego as my friend’s son calls it. Even though we did not purchase many things walking through the market was an adventure. The smell of food cooking, the sound of music playing and the colourful wares on display are a feast for the senses. At one point the national anthem started playing and for a couple minutes everyone stood still as a sign of respect. It was as if someone had pushed a pause button at the market and it felt surreal. We perused the market for about two and half hours and then my two younger children were ready to return to the hotel. The market goes on late into the night for those that don’t have three little ones to tuck in.