During my first few days in Chiangmai where I have come to house sit for my friend
Jade from Brisbane, we had a full moon - auspicious event for Buddhists everywhere.
At nearby Wat Suan Dok the sunset was marked with special prayers and ceremonies.
The forecourt of the Wat Suan Dok temple is filled with memorials mostly containing the ashes of royalty and great great monks. The Wat also hosts the Buddhist University of Northern Thailand attracting young studious novices and monks from many SE Asian countries including Laos, Bangladesh and Burma. Farangs can attend monk chat weekly.
Perfect bouquets cluster everywhere for the ceremonies at the wat.
This leafy soi ( lane) leads to Jade's house where her plants, fishes, frogs and me live.
Although close to busy Suthep Road and Chiangmai university its a quiet place.
The spacious loungeroom with solid wooden chairs and the essential fan.
The roomy kitchen could delight a chef. I am able not capabale.
A beautiful water bloom in Jade's little fish pond. I provide them daily breakfast.
The Shade of Doctor Who haunts the garden. It's as mysterious as a Dalek.
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