Countryside and People
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This edifice was next to the archaelogical site. When
we asked about taking a picture of the children, they dutifuly posed.
However, when Arlene showed them their picture on the digital camera,
they were totally confused!
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This was apparently a "living space"- roof,
but only partially walled. A television was running to the left of this
scene.
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Most Thai males are ordained as monks in adolescence
and serve a few months. Such are probably these boys near the banyan tree.
Some, of course, make a life-time commitment.
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Another "spirit-house" - this one in the open
countryside. The boardwalk is probably a necessity in the monsoon season!
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Many spirit houses are very ornate, probably depending
upon the financial resources of the owner. This one is beside a 7-Eleven
store.
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This fruit market and eating place are near the "spirit-house" - just past the also ubiquitous 7-Eleven. The heaped brown objects are a fruit named "tamarind." Wayne thinks their taste is similar to dates. There are also some near-ripe mangos in front of them. |
Part of a series of "shops" across from the
Banyan tree. Lots of trinkets and mementos.
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