After brunch on the patio with Julia's friends we headed to the temple for Christmas, the Buddhist temple, that is, on the mountain -- a very busy place. After a nap, we headed to the Sunday night market, jammed with people and products at amazing prices. A few good finds among the "junk." At six PM we all stopped to stand at attention for the Thai national anthem!! Then the shopping continued; first things first.
Next was dinner at a very nice restaurant with Xmas songs playing softly in the bacground--another surreal experience. But I still was able to have my traditional turkey and stuffing.
Today it is laundry and helping Julia send a box home, but there must be time for one more Thai massage.
Tomorrow we leave for Cambodia. Will post the next blog when I can.
Thailand, we conclude, is a very warm friendly place, very different of course, but easy to like. We can see why Julia loves it here.
Thought for the day comes from a sign at the Bangkok airport: "Of all the people who have ever lived to age 65, two-thirds are alive today."
Onward!
Love your blogs and shared with Cassie yesterday. She loved the gift card to REI. :)
ReplyDeleteJudy
So now we have the answer as to where does a jew celebrate Christmas? A Thai Restaurant! Like the food choices and it sounds more sophisticated..Christmas with the family, no matter where it is, is special! Thank you for letting us listen in as you travel the world...
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