This time we were armed and ready.
The red shirts may have dispersed and gone home but the Aloha Shirts are still out in full force. In Thailand every movement must have the correct shirt.
Songkram is the Thai New Year and is ushered in with Aloha shirts, wet chalk, and plenty of water.
“According to Buddhist tradition this is the time for Thais to pay homage to Buddha images; to make merit, and in a show of respect to their elders to sprinkle water while lightly applying soft chalk to their faces.”
It is the most polite massive 3 day water fight we have ever experienced. Anyone anywhere is fair game for drenching and the heat is so palpable that everyone greets the spray with welcoming smiles. It’s especially shocking and refreshing when you’ve been soaked with ice water. Pick up trucks with water filled 50 gallon drums or bathtubs and crews of sharp shooters roam the city streets.
We didn’t think twice about grabbing our water guns and joining the fun. Three days (and nights) of getting splashed, sprayed, dumped and hosed with water. It wasn’t swimming but it’s wettest we’ve been since we left Maui.
Water fights will never be the same...
Wow, wow, wow!
ReplyDeleteGreat Video!! What fun!
Too bad it isn't April Fools day, I'm looking forward to telling everyone that you've been involved in a gun battle in Bangkok.
You two get right in the middle of what Earth has to offer, I love being an arm chair traveller through your video. Keep going!!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to comment on those good looking teeth in the last comment, wow, nice set of choppers Janet. Happy eating!!
ReplyDeleteTHAT DON!!!!!!!!!!!!! i thought u guys were ducking bullets!!!! ROFLLLL okay Don i needed my heart kickstarted=0) Glad u guys are having a good time !!!
ReplyDeleteWell, at least we know for sure you're not CIA trying to stay unobtrusive! Looks like Front Street Halloween on steroids (as far as numbers are concerned).
ReplyDeleteWhat a great adventure. Do you have plans to come back some day? Like, during May by any chance?
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