Startled by my alarm, I rolled over to turn it off. "Why am I up at 5:15AM?", was my thought. Oh yeah....monks. I went downstairs and met Brooke outside. We drove up the canal road in search for the "sea of orange." We have been told every morning the monks come down and gather up their rationings of food for the day. Thais gain merit by buying food and then giving it to the monks. A person will kneel down in front of the monks placing the food inside the monk's bowl. Then the person will remain kneeling or bowing in a "wai" (palms together, held up to the face, with one's head bowed) position while a monk starts to lead a chant. In finishing, the other monks will join in on the chant and walk away. I persume they are blessing the person...I have yet to find out what the chants says. It was interesting and plan on going back another morning for some more pictures. (my battery died two shots into it).
3 comments:
You know my daughter and Brooke loves you lots. So, you already have a special place in my heart. But from reading your blog, I know that I am going to really love meeting you and being in your presence. You sound like an awesome girl! Love, Brookie's Mom
Great story about the monks that could only be improved with some photos! =)
Staci, You are a part of my routines every day as much as checking Katie's blog, hoping for new info or pics and then linking to Brooke's, yours, and Brooke's mom.I'm so glad you're a part of Katie's and Brooke's circle of friends!
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