Random Candy: Delicious Thai Sweet (also: Picture of my Bike!)
Posted in Candy, Thailand by Malena on March 21st, 2009 2:13 am

This was a delicious gelatinous candy that I bought in the markets of Bangkok.  I believe it is made of rice flour and coconut milk and had a sweet, pudding-like texture.  The coconut flavor wasn’t strong, the texture was soft and squishy, and the candy was actually a bit bland.  Still, it was strangely addictive, and I actually much preferred this candy to later, similar looking ones I found in Northern Thailand with much stronger tastes and textures.

My Bike! Complete with Luggage
My Bike! Complete with Luggage
Also, I’m including a picture of my bike so you can see what has been my most important piece of luggage by far for the last 6 weeks.  Yes, that tiny little bag on the back is almost all of my stuff (and trust me - at this point, seeing backpackers waddling around under the weight of enormous 50 pound backacks kind of blows my mind… just pack less people!!)

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01
Mom
posting from United States
March 21st, 2009 8:14 pm

Malena
You truely learned the art of simplification! It’s amazing.
Love,
Mom

02
Jeanne in Michigan
posting from United States
March 23rd, 2009 7:16 am

Hi Malena! I love coming into work to see an email from your travel-blog waiting for me. I’m really enjoying all your travel stories and your wonderful adventures. Your photos are just amazing. I still really encourage you to write a book! I’m so glad to be one of the people following your very unique adventure. Take good care and keep writing. - Jeanne

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Lissa
posting from United States
March 23rd, 2009 10:18 am

Oh my goodness!!! I cannot belive just how light you pack! I wish! I probably left the house this morning with twice as much stuff and that was just for the day! (granted most of it was the kid’s stuff! LOL) Stay safe and keep it up. I don’t know if I would have been brave enough to taste such an interesting looking Shrek-like candy : )

04
mel
posting from China
March 27th, 2009 2:08 am

Hi!

Please visit the Philippines. It has a lot of sweets to offer you. The Philippines was also featured in Nat Geo Adventures ‘which way to’ series.

You can visit my multiply account, frequenc.multiply.com

see yah! :P

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Stacy
posting from United States
March 27th, 2009 3:38 pm

I hear you about keeping the motivation to upkeep a travel blog. I feel like the frequency and the quality of my blogs declined the longer I was gone. But, keep at it. It’s worth it. I smile and laugh at things I had forgotten when I go back and read the entries.

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Malena
posting from Thailand
March 31st, 2009 7:17 am

Thanks for the comments everyone! I’m glad you all like the blog :)

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brian from nodebtworldtravel.com
posting from United States
April 2nd, 2009 1:21 pm

Totally agree about the weight of the backpacks. 50 lbs is outrageous. There are washing machines in other countries too. :)

The little green candy look like a version of krytonite that Superman should avoid!

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Jennifer Andrus
posting from United States
April 15th, 2009 10:25 am

Malena,

All I can say is wow! Talk about taking a dream and really living it. I’m so impressed that you’ve managed to do what you really wanted- even giving up your job and such to go through with it. You’ve made your fellow “LeBoeufians” proud.

Jenn

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Malena
posting from Viet Nam
April 17th, 2009 4:55 am

Jenn - glad to hear you’re doing well! And yes, I made some sacrifices to travel and haven’t regretted it one bit!