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I know that I have not written for a long time. However, in this issue I want to introduce you the “Floating neighborhood”. Seattle has one of the largest communities of floating homes in the world.
The famous Lake Union houseboat community is located right by highway 520 bridge. It’s modern and spacious, and can handle all of your full time living, entertaining, and relaxation needs.
The purchase and sale process of a floating home is quite different than that of conventional real estate in terms of contracts, lending, inspections, and escrow. The prices are between 250’000$ and 2’000’000$

That’s lifestyle for maniacs!!!

Shaoxing is world famous for the gorgeous scenes along its waters. The rivers, big and small, span 1,900 kilometers, running vertical and horizontal – just like streets in northern China – with various stone bridges as their crossroads. Shaoxing boasts 229 ancient bridges in various forms, which form a site rich in man-made landscape and wins the city the title of Hometown of Bridges.

Shaoxing City China covers an area of 7,900 sq km, and the total population of the county is 4.2 million. In ancient times, the town of Shaoxing was surrounded by canals, rivers and lakes. The commercial exchange and transportation between towns all depended on water. In the town, there were systematic water-nets. The transport of goods relied on the water-nets and most streets were parallel with the canals. Pedestrians walked on the streets while the goods were transported on the water and bridges were located on the crossing of water and roads. The three of them formed a 3-D traffic system. The boats appear “by being well quick and maneuverable through the ancientness” but in reality. You to drive in a such sea boat on the water and to view the age – old buildings the sources, are unforgettable experience by.

The sea boats issue with black window blinds previously for more than 1000 years. They are a traditional vehicle for Shaoxing. They are made a tree for sitting down as well has thatch. One sea boat can piggyback 5-6 humans. The boatman sits in the rear region on the sea boat. He paddles and governs with arms and the leg. These age – old sea boats Cone Shaoxing. A singular kind. This tradition is a flimsy phenomenon today with the appearance of other kinds of conveyance. But nice surprise and big draw are aquatic taxi for the tourists.

Seventy kilometers south west of Bangkok, Thailand, the Mae Klong River spreads into a sprawling delta before reaching the Gulf of Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital is one of the world’s most exotic and colorful cities – a unique blend of the traditional and ultra-modern. This market is about two hours southwest of Bangkok. You can book a tour through your hotel which will take in both this market and the cultural shows at the Rose Garden. It is also possible to go there by local bus.
This is the best know destination in Rachaburi where timeless lifestyle of native Thai people can be observed along the canals. The Floating Market, approximately 400 meters from the Damonen Saduak District Office, operates every morning till noon. Boats can be hired for observing close-up canal side villages and boat vendors. The most famous of the floating markets is Damnoen Saduak, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. This buzzing market is at its best in the early morning before the crowds arrive and the heat of the day builds up.
Just keep in mind that even when bargaining, you will typically pay a good price but think of the experience as entertainment. You can also stay on the banks to bargain if you like. Either way, you will be in for a real treat, taking home a cherished memory of Thailand’s culture. But The culture is not common in Thailand, a particularly such shopping singular and singular.They are selling everything. You can have Thai style snack or breakfast on your boat. Fruits, snacks, hats, T-shirts, vegetables, silk dress, toys, you try anything, its there.
Some of the bridges across the canals in this residential area were very basic. A bamboo pole that was the “path” and another bamboo pole suspended higher up so you have something to hold on to for balance. It looked pretty precarious. There are several more similar markets in the same area, and other parts of the country many of which you can access via organized tours.

Life along the sides of the Floating Market is simply intriguing, and the sight is unforgettable. One could only hope to revisit, and that Damnern saduak would always stay as attractive as today. So much to see and do!