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A busy day out to Hua Hin

Friday was the first overcast day, so we decided to take a day trip to Hua Hin. 

We took the slow train from Cha-am lasting around 25 minutes.  It was a really busy service due to it being public holiday.

The 11.21 train was a 3rd class fan only service. With all windows fully opened I looked like a scarecrow when I got off at Hua Hin. 🤣 The total one way cost for two adults was 30p.


The purpose of today's visit was to get some provisions. Boots Chemist for dental floss, and Asia Books for some new fiction. 

I came on holiday without any books (packing light), and regretted it. I've not found any local secondhand book shops. And any books in the guesthouses are in other European languages.  I'm very happy that I've got something to read out on the balcony in the shade. 

Our trip to Hua Hin was confined to the shopping mall which was very busy with European tourists. But it was a lovely respite from the heat outside. A worthwhile trip, but we were happy to be back on the train back to quieter Cha-am in the early afternoon. 

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