Saturday we took a Grab (Thai version of Uber) car to the Umbrella Village of Bo Sang where the city was hosting its annual Umbrella Festival.
These beautiful, handcrafted umbrellas are made of paper processed from mulberry bark or silk. We learned about the process and watched as local artisans made and decorated the umbrellas.
Umbrellas set out in the sun to dry. The glue is made from fermented persimmons!
These, for sale, have been beautifully decorated.
The temperatures are pleasant with early-morning temps in the mid-60 degree range then increasing to the high 80’s by midday.
The Sunday Walking Market is always a highlight but it has become very crowded. Larry had a brilliant strategy for beating the crowds. We took a car to the end-point of the market, arrived early, and worked our way to the beginning before the crowds arrived! We enjoyed fresh, hot Street Food like these delicious fried pot stickers and later, mango with sticky rice.
I’m enjoying the challenge of the yoga classes here. This photo is of the Freedom Yoga studio, located in the upstairs of a teak building. Classes are 1.5 hours in length and taught in English.
I’m happy to have some of the same instructors who were here one year ago!
Last night I was startled to see a gecko scurrying along the wall. Now we have an apartment and a pet! We have learned that these common house geckos eat bugs and are harmless.🦎
So, we’re beginning a new week here…hoping all is well with family and friends! ❤️