Caring

Hi,

Today was a day when you could feel the excitement in the air. Everyone's buzzing about celebrating Loy Krathong. We got an early start last night. Read on.

I'm impressed with the number of you who remembered this song. Here's a little more if you're uncertain:
"And she'll tease you, she'll unease you, all the better just to please you. She's precocious and she knows just what it takes to make a pro blush. She got Greta Garbo stand-off sighs, she's got __ __ __." Hint: The actress in the title is from an era when a look could say volumes.

The party last night was a huge success. There were about fifteen of us gathered on the patio for great food and lots of fun conversation. It was an international crowd with guests from America, Australia, Egypt and Thailand. Boot made Panang chicken curry, and guests brought lots of spicy food. We also had yummy desserts and fruit. The party migrated to the music room near the end of the evening and we sat around singing while Ghee played guitar. Nobody could remember the lyrics to the Eagles songs he knew so I looked them up on the iPad and we had a crazy, fun time. The finale was the launch of lanterns on the front lawn.

Today, while we were out, we picked up a couple of Krathongs at the fruit market. Tonight we're going to Jaffee's house, which is near what is called 'Chiang Rai Beach'. We'll set them in the river, launch some lanterns and then have dinner. The area around our house is bustling with activity. People started arriving this afternoon to set up little campsites. The city has set up giant lotus flowers made of material that allows them to glow from the lights set underneath. Music, food and a carnival atmosphere will make it a night to remember. Needless to say, by the time we return home the traffic will be chaotic, but we expect it.

Tomorrow I'll tell you about our river experience at the beach.

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

Peace,
Danny

"Never believe that a few caring people can't change
the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
~Margaret Mead

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