A traveller's reflection: Solo Cambodia Ride 2015: Day 07

"It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan..." - Eleanor Roosevelt

(Visiting the Pattaya Floating Market, bustling with tourists)

Day 07: 12 February 2015

Route: Koh Chang – Pattaya

Distance: 270 km

Hotel: Siam Country Club

(Getting ready to board the ferry to the mainland)

(Another antique ferry in the Gulf of Thailand)

(Taking the right route to Pattaya)

Pattaya, located on the Gulf of Thailand, is approximately 160 kilometres south Bangkok, The main sweep of the bay area is divided into two principal beachfronts. Pattaya Beach is parallel to city centre, and runs from Pattaya Nuea south to Walking Street. Along Beach Road are restaurants, shopping areas, and night attractions.

On weekends, it becomes increasingly crowded, with many Thai visitors coming from Bangkok. It offers water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, and small sailboat hire.

(Our chalet at Siam Country Club)

(The arrival of bikers for the Pattaya Bike Week)

The Pattaya Floating Market is the largest in Thailand, located in the outskirts of the city. The Floating Market is separated into four sections – each representing and selling items from the four major parts of Thailand, North, Northeast, Central and South. There are many eateries, fruit stalls, souvenir shops and some art galleries.