In Samut Prakan, like thousands of other locations around the country, people flocked to the local river and canals to float their krathongs as a way of showing respect to the Goddess of Water. At the city hall, a parade of giant krathongs set off in the late afternoon to circle the city. Fairground rides were set up for the children and of course there was plenty of food for everyone. Throughout the evening there were concerts and a beauty contest to find Miss Noppamas. All of these events are quite typical of what happens in the smaller towns around the country.

I thought I shall break the 'Learning Thai' chapters this once to blog about the recent Loy Krathong festivities in Wimbledon, England.

It's a relatively small festival (to me anyways) and this usually takes place around here in mid-November. I was so hoping that it would NOT rain as it tends to do so every year which makes it less enjoyable because everything's wet. Instead of looking upwards, one would be looking at their feet as they walk, so as to not get mud everywhere. I was hoping for that not to happen this time. Luckily, it didn't rain but it was very cold and everyone was wrapped up in their winter gear.

Sawasdee Krab True Thai Believers!

Ah, Fall.

A special time of year, the days get shorter and the leaves bloom into fiery bursts of red, orange and gold. The weather feels crisp and starts getting cooler or as our Thai friends would say หนาวมาก (cold very!)

I apologize for my absence and inconsistant posting. I have the story about me being related to King Mongkut in stock but I can't quite finish it yet. Not with my eyes weirding out on me most nights. (And yes please do excuse my spelling. I can't say that I'm seeing things clearly at the moment.)

Lots and lots are going on over here, folks.