Mrs Santa is such a nice cheery person, I'll regularly pop into her village shop for a beer- but it's right in the centre of the village and a bit grubby to be honest. A brand new shop has sprung up though in the middle of nowhere- all of 1.5 km from the bungalow, and it's a real nice, tranquil place to have a bevvy.
Looking out-
I didn't have this shot taken to show our shopping (the bread was utter shite incidentally), or my second hand 15bht fishing jacket from the market, or the motosai, and certainly not me.
Our first visit here was two days before, and I liked the place- so that very night they went out and bought that stone table and chairs you see behind! Don't let the shadecloth deter you either- once the rice harvest is finished they are putting up a verandah. Now thats service with a smile.
This cutie has a 24/7 smile, and why wouldn't you with nice teeth like that. Sorry boys, married with two.
And of course the motosai is the source of much amusement for the kids.
I'll be spending some quality time here.