Notre vie en Thaïlande

Trust you haven't overdone the hot-cross buns & Easter eggs.

 

Up bright & early, looking forward to our, no doubt, very wet first Songkran - planning a walk through the central areas a little later to coincide with the procession of the buddhas for the traditional 'bathing'/purification.

 

Ducked down town yesderday to quickly grab something for home & returned drenched. All in great fun! There is no escape; & who would want to escape! Every major entry into town is set up with water roadside & all those who pass have buckets of water thrown over them, much to the amusement of all. Those in the cars retaliate with massive water pistols - these are like canons; those on bikes hang on tightly! As one approaches town an added festival atmosphere greets you - massive stages set up for concerts, food stalls have sprung up everywhere. Interestingly the supermarket i ducked into had masses of huge ice-filled fridges/eskies chock-a-block with beers & all types of 'coolers' - you know, its going to be HUGE!