Chapter 16Upon reaching Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Augustus’s first thought was how crowded it was. Damnoen Saduak was a manmade canal, and it was the straightest and longest one in Thailand. There were many small stalls on the banks along the canal, and the wares sold ranged from local handicrafts and food to assorted silks, handcrafted jewelry, and other small trinkets.
“The market is full of tourists,” Simon said after slinging one arm across Augustus’s shoulders and pulling him closer. “On the way here, the driver informed me that hiring a guide will be quite expensive, but he or she will be able to help us avoid the tourist traps.”
“Are you sure about that?”
“No,” Simon admitted with a chuckle. “But the floating market is enormous. According to what I read on the internet, the
