Neighborhood

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It has been a while since I walked my neighborhood loop by the river, since I’ve instead been using the treadmill with the new and improved book holder that I devised for its top. 

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I was a bit surprised to see booths and tables set up near the river already for the Loi Krathong festival, which isn’t until the next full moon on 28 November, over a week away.  There were no Loi Krathong celebrations last year in our area due to the floods.  Down by the river pier, they are now building the stage for song and dance performances, and many tables are ready to serve partyers out on the terrace between the stage and pier. 

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In other years on Loi Krathong full moon evening, I have walked this same neighborhood loop amidst wall-to-wall people on the sidewalks and street.  It is a carnival atmosphere.  I plan to get out for this year’s festivities. 

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-Zenwind.

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