Dave was out for the count this morning when Gary, Somsee and I headed off to feed the monks. Today is the King's birthday here in Thailand and it is a big day. Over here people are immensely proud of their King and expect visitors to be respectful as well. Monks beg everyday for the food they eat and the rest goes to the poor. Today is a big begging day. It's the monks' equivalent of trick or treating. At 6am we arrived at the foot of Doi Suithep (the mountain) where many monks beg for food. We handed out drinking boxes and instant noodles, bowed our heads in prayer and the monks chanted (I'm hoping) of good tidings. Afterwards we visited another waterfull and headed over to a live market. The markets are amazing in every way; the smell, the sound, the heat from grills filled with myriad fish. Gary and I also headed to a Costco style market to pick up ingredients for soup for sick Dave.
In the afternoon we headed for some good ol' Wednesday night expats bowling...I hate bowling. I remembered why today...Gary had a fantastic game and Dave played well too. Later on we dined with a view of fireworks and numerous karaoke singers. Need I say more.
1 comment:
sorry to hear that you have been sick but seem to be feeling better now. What an amazing trip that you are enjoying. Happy birthday to the king.
nan
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