In early 2008, I got the chance to visit the floating market in Damnoen Saduak. My son and I took a bus from Bangkok and it took a little more than three hours. We arrived in the late afternoon and stayed in the hotel called " Nok Noi " (Little Bird) - I do not recommend this lodging except for shoestring travelers - We checked in to the hotel and arranged to hire a long-tailed boat for the next morning. We had a peaceful night and an authentic Thai meal in town (we really had to look hard for a place to eat). The next morning we went to the pier and began a long-boat tour along the water ways. It gave us a real an appreciation of Thai homes and gardens, and the shops. The photo opportunities were almost limitless and a good time was had by all. Good journeys!