Water Wars

Sawadi Pii Mai! Happy Thai New Year!

Sometime over the weekend it was Thai New Year - people seem confused as to whether it was Friday or Saturday - typically Thail! New Year in Thailand is celebrated with water - lots of water! It is a sign of respect to spray someone with water and rub clay on their face at new year - you can imagine the carnage!

It seems that policemen and foreigners (especially non threatening ones such as me - its Kate writing here!) seemed to be the main target. Every time I have stepped outside a car would drive past and empty a bucket of water over me - usually with a 'sorry' before I was soaked. I had to resort to hiding behind trees to avoid a drenching. I ended up each day with different colours of clay smeared across my face - I'm sure it's good for the skin.

James (hey Waterboy) bought a huge super soaker and with water tanks strapped to his back tried to hold his own, but Thai teenagers armed with buckets of ice cold water were a force to be reckoned with.

Lots of fun, but I'm pleased to be dry again today!