a khlong or klong is the general name for a canal in the central plain of Thailand. These canals are spawned by the Chao Phraya, the Tha Chin, the Mae Klong Rivers and their tributaries. The Thai word khlong is not limited to artificial canals; also many smaller rivers are referred to as khlong followed by the name of the stream. (wikipedia)
as i've mentioned in my previous post, one of the side trips of our river cruise included traversing along the klongs. the klongs look exactly like the esteros right here in manila, only different. wayyyyy different. take a look. =)
along with the boatman and our tour guide, my friends and i have this boat ALL TO OURSELVES. =) 
onward to the klongs!
gateway to a street. as you can see, even the gate has the ornate angkor design.
anywhere we would probably go, people will wave at us as long as we bring a camera. =) 
my friends and i feeding the fishes that spawn ONLY at this particular part. the monks at the temple right on this spot (but not pictured) take care of the fishes, and they allow tourists to feed bread to the fish.
casa grande (above and below)
a watery street. most of the houses we passed have boats from the back entrance.
the lurking lizard
looks like any old estero here in manila, 'no? but no. the air is as fresh as could be, even in this part of the city.
waterworld! more houses below.
i do believe we can also do something like this right in our own pasig river. =)
photo credits: C and C
