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We spent two days of Songkran in Nee's village near Tak Khan Tho

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We stopped to feed the monkeys in Kumpawapi They may look innocent, but they stole my lunch right out of my hand My faithful steed Nee's family on the way to the wat in the family farm vehicle
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Standing room only Nee and her mother tie goodluck strings on gradmother's wrist Wear the string for three days or until it falls off I wash the monk's hands as a part of Songkran ritual
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A family memorial service for Nee's aunt Water is poured over the sacred images The wat near  Nee's village A table full of Buddah images
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Nee's cousin with daughter Water poured through table with images onto Nee Nee's grandmother gets a bath as part of Songkran ritual Everyone participates in bath
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A farang dancing in the streets Fun! A wall of sound Nee at good luck ritual
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Noh, Ap, and Pun on Nee's new sofa Kai and Merrill in front of pickup    
 

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