Plotted GPS route to Amphawa Floating Market and set-off after pleasant English breakfast at local restaurant.
The GPS calculated route avoided Rama II due to "motorcycle setting" and followed Soi Ekkachai to highway 35. Soi Ekkachai is a busy suburban thoroughfare and to be avoided if possible. Joined highway 35 at Mahachai and followed road until Samut Songkham. Road is fast and passes low-lying salt beds. As a result encountered continuously strong crosswinds from the sea which "buffeted" the bike considerably when passing, or being passed-by, buses and trucks.
Arrived Amphawa with no problem but finding the actual market proved a challenge. Eventually reached the destination and was guided very nicely to a school where there is under-cover parking for motorcycles. Wandered through the market, took some pictures, and had a pleasant coffee and Thai snack at a small coffee stall in the market. Didn't stop too long but can recommend the market to anyone interested in a day trip from Bangkok.
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