Adventures in 1990

On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal, or a pond, making a wish as they do so. The festival may originate from an ancient rural ritual of paying respect to water spirits. ( Wikipedia )

It was a long overnight journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai,  the rattling and roll quickly sends me to sleep. There are enough stops and noisy entry and exits to make that sleep somewhat a disrupted one. I had a sleeper, the extra cost over a seated carriage is well worth it.

It has been a year since leaving home and it is time to head back. I looked and my ticket and noticed I had a stop in Bangkok, Thailand. Being completely ignorant of anything other than English speaking nations I thought it was about time I stepped out of that cocoon of safety.