Say a prayer for the Buddha
This gentleman has lit has sticks and candles and is praying in front of the Buddha. No one seemed to mind that we wanted to capture the moment on camera, in fact, they welcomed it.
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These two dragons stand opposite each other with burning incense sticks between them. If the dragon is a symbol of power, strength and good luck, I can see why they are thought to be legendary...
View ArticleLighting the candles
We were given some sticks to light by a very friendly Chinese man. There was a lady lighting her’s beside me and as she turned, she nearly walked into me. So that is why I am laughing in this picture!
View ArticlePlacing the candles
I’d love to know what most of this festival meant, unfortunately we couldn’t find anyone who really spoke English, so we joined in anyway. Claire’s majestic hand is placing this candle.
View ArticleIs this how you do it?
Matt doesn’t look too happy here, he is, it’s just surprisingly tricky lighting these little sticks! I think I left mine in the flame for too long, maybe there’s a certain knack which comes with daily...
View ArticleJust chillin’, being Buddhist
We ventured into a tranquil park to have a wander and take a break from the hectic traffic. Here we spotted two monks having an afternoon natter. We asked if they minded us taking their photo, sparking...
View ArticleSay hello to my little friend
One of the monks beckoned us closer to give Matt this mini Buddha. We weren’t sure what it meant at first, until the other monk revealed it signified that we were now allowed to give him some coins (if...
View ArticleTrip to the MBK Centre
Today our main task was to visit the MBK Centre, a huge shopping mall across the other side of town. Anything you want to buy you are pretty much guaranteed to grab there.
View ArticleThe door to Cambodia
So we are finally here in Cambodia! This grand entrance marks us leaving Thailand and entering our next destination. Yay!
View ArticleThree kids on a motorbike
Travelling on the main, dusty road from the boarder to Siem Reap, we passed many waterlogged fields and saw some... Read more...
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