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Wake up at 7 something, it is cold so I put on bathrobe to go outside on the balcony! Enjoy cup of coffee and the lovely view, internet connection rather low, third post up! Rebecca has brought along The Lonely Planet’s guide to Thailand and starts reading it. It is very resourceful and entertainingly written. Breakfast: pancakes with caramelised bananas …
Part II of the ceremony: the bridegroom has to prove he is rich enough for his bride and deserving of her. Much of the ceremonies will remain a mistery for me but the overall impression is of a happily lived and professed religousness, with many rituals (handbinding) inbedded in the ceremony. The parade A lot of gold has to be …
Finally the day has arrived! The reason family and friends crossed oceans to celebrate the wedding of Sasi and Patrick. We do not hear hear the alarm and wake up at 4.45, i.e. Rebecca wakes me. Rebecca wears a lovely beige dress, sleeveless, kneelength, soft material and I wear the tiger print long skirt with beige linen top and shortsleeved …
Our temporary home is The Chedi in Chiang Mai, a wonderful atmosphere to wake up to in the morning, enjoy the sunrise over the river, a swim in the afternoon or enjoy l’heure bleue.
A very long trip!
Oh no! Thailand, here we come!