It’s Chinese New Year Weekend in Asia bringing in the Year of the Rabbit! New Years Day is Sunday, January 22, but the celebrations are already beginning. Shops are selling red t-shirts, lanterns, and banners. The holiday emphasizes fresh starts and renewal of prosperity, health and happiness.
We’ve been around town today – here checking out one of the MANY local produce markets.
We were fascinated by this barista, demonstrating the art of making the perfect cup of coffee.
Along the way, we found the perfect spot for Pad Thai – the owner greeted us and told us that Pad Thai is her specialty dish. At the table beside us we met a Thai woman with a British accent who went to college in Chicago! She helped us navigate the menu and told us a bit about her life. The Pad Thai was delicious with just the right amount of spice.
Lime, bean sprouts, and lemongrass were a nice addition.
It’s always pleasant to spend some quiet moments at the nearby temple. Today there was a nice breeze and small temple bells made the most delicate ding-ding-dings.
Below is a photo of one of the buildings in the complex.
We’re spending our days wandering around town discovering new places and revisiting places that we’ve enjoyed in the past. We purchased red t-shirts for the New Year and hope we can stay awake long enough to enjoy the fireworks tomorrow evening.🎆