Wat's up?

After visiting Pakkred Orphanage, we went on a short boat ride on the river. As we floated along, I was struck once again with how many wats, or temples, there are along the river and every major roadway. Folks who have been in Thailand for a while often talk about how you lose the sense of wonder at their beauty because you see them everywhere, but yesterday I was reminded of what a major part of Thai culture these buildings are.

Every half mile or so, it seemed, another wat appeared on one side of the river or the other.

A funeral taking place at one wat we went by. The black condolence ribbons on the wreaths had a 'Sopranos' feel to it.