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These two stones, called Grandmother and Grandfather respectively, have been naturally crafted by the elements to resemble male and female genitalia. It is a favourite tourist destination and is equally popular with local Thai’s on weekends. The road leading to the sights is lined with some nice gift shops. This is the best place to buy the beautiful bowls and vases made of Samui’s local coconut palm wood. You can recognize it by its grain, which looks like the stripes of a tiger or the spots of a cheetah, depending on how it is cut. This is also one of the few places to buy garamear, Samui’s own coconut candy. You will see long slender palm leaves warming on a grill. Inside they are a glutinous and tasty mixture of coconut, palm sugar and sticky rice. Not to be missed. Follow the 4169 ring-road southwest of Lamai, and watch for the signs. Visitors often throw their cigarette butts on the ground here; please make sure you dispose of your litter properly. |
