Our lunch today on the eve of the Thai new year, (Songkran), ended with a gift from the hotel where we were dining. A clear plastic bag with handles containing a small firm zipped plastic bag, and a shower cap. Now you might think this freebie is completely barking. But if one should venture out in many areas over the next several days of the Songkran holiday, there is a very strong possibility that you would get a thorough dousing of water, courtesy of those wishing to bless you with water for the new year. Unfortunately this rather charming ritual has turned into a rather unwelcome water fight, and is best avoided. In our first year year we were amused by the festivity, but this begins to wane after not a very long time. It is especially important to keep mobile phones and leather wallets in the zipper bag, if you ever want the former to work again. We are not planning any major excursions, unless the point of arrival is in a safe zone. Instead the ginger flower in the puang malais (garlands) that I bought are wafting their heavenly scent throughout the flat. Seems as good a reason as any to stay put.
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