Water Buffalo take a liking to immersion from a very young age...fine way to get relief when the day is HOT!
A Granddad takes his grandkids to see the fair taking place at the Village temple.
Note: #1 The youngsters are well-practiced at using their feet to hold on, and #2 Shoes are safer in the carry basket until there is walking to be done. Satellite dish takes a rest after a punishing morning of receiving TV signals...at the Village temple.
Young male members of the family have their heads shaved in preparation for them becoming temporary novice monks as a mark of respect for their Grandfather who recently died.
This large Toad lopes into the outside kitchen at night, and mops up all the beetles, moths, flying ants, mosquitoes and others insects that have been attracted by the lights.
It shows no fear of dogs, cats or humans that may be in the kitchen at that time. Starting at Rooster Crow [about one hour before sunrise] this is the busiest "room" in any Village house.
First the charcoal-powered cooker is lit, then the food preparation commences. My main role is to keep out of the way, and help myself to a couple of mugs of coffee...I am adequately skilled for both tasks... Mawin and his Grandfather taking in a little of the Muay Thai boxing show on TV.
We sleep on the ceramic-tiled floor in the Village...they are resting back on the pile of bedding that will soon be spread on the floor, and 6 or 8 of us will then sleep side-by-side in this living-room...in The Village you are never quite sure how many folks will be eating and sleeping in the home. This is temporary accommodation, which Na's Dad lives in on-site, until our new house is completed...then he will take up residence in one of the 4 bedroom's we are constructing. I am interested to see how comfortable he will feel in a modern house, with en-suite bathroom featuring western-style flushing toilet, inside kitchen, private bedrooms, and other stuff. Japanese Carpenter Bee is quite ok with nectar from the mango blossom...it pays to be not to fussy during the lean season.
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