Another former capital, Phitsanulok was a tremendously fun stop for us. Our guide took us to a night market, where we ate the local specialty: insects!
Spiders, grasshoppers, little mealybug type things, and even those giant black scorpions were for sale. Our guide said even he didn't eat the scorpions.
We then went to a restaurant for some brandy and morning glory. I got to participate in the ritual catching of the morning glory.
Dress up in a funny costume, climb to the top of a 25 foot tall platform,
and then try to catch sizzling morning glory in a frying pan as the chef arcs it through the air!
The next morning, we saw the Wat Yai,
as well as some local craft shops.
Phitsanulok
Monday, December 29, 2003
Phitsanulok, Thailand
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