Today we did an all-day cooking class on a farm outside of the city. They picked us up at our hotel and took us to a market in the suburbs, a nice small one compared to the sensory overload of the markets in Bangkok and Ayutthaya we went to. After we picked up some ingredients for the day, we drove out to the farm, selecting five dishes we wanted to make for the day. Once we arrived at the farm, we walked around the property to see where they grow the rice, vegetables, fruits, and herbs we’d be using.

For the afternoon, we learned how to prep the ingredients, make curry paste from scratch, and work the wok. It was a great chance to learn about the Thai-specific ingredients we’ve been eating for a week now: lemongrass, galangal, fingerroot, and of course, bird’s eye chilies. It was a super fun experience; we got a chance to talk to other travelers from around Europe and the US, and we left stuffed to the brim!

When we got back, we rested at the hotel for a few hours. Rose was pretty wiped out, so she stayed in and I walked around the old city for a bit. I found a bar next to the moat with a reggae band playing, so I hung out there for a while, enjoying the relaxing vibe before heading back home.