tarting from Bangkok, we drive south to the Mae Klong Delta area to start our bike tour at Damnoen Nam Saduak Floating Market, the biggest and most colourful in Thailand and a must-see for any visitor. From there, we embark on a long-tail boat cruise through a maze of canals cutting through local villages and various plantations. This eye-opening boat ride offers a glimpse into Thailand of old, where local people are going about their daily life with the canal as the focal point. Then, we start riding into coconut plantations and fruit orchards along quiet backroads. We visit interesting temples, such as the quirky Wat Bang Kung, held up by a huge banyan tree, (pouring rain) and the exceptional carved panels of Wat Bang Kae Noi. At night, we relax in a comfortable wooden Thai house by the river.