Loy Krathong or festival of lights (Chiang Mia)

We went out with a big group on saturday evening. First of all we all wrote our names on the balloon -thingy. San lit the fire underneath it and he and Kyaw Kyaw held it while it filled with hot air. Then it was time to let go. Our balloon wasn't the only one to light up the sky. Too bad that pictures of all those balloons dancing their way through the night air didn't catch well on camera. It was a beautiful sight.




After that we hit town. And it was crowded. So many people... Performances, more balloon lightning, fireworks (most noticable of all).......
Kyaw Kyaw with 2 volunteer tourist policemen. And of course a picture of Sandra & Kyaw Kyaw to complete it. I know pictures of me are missing but i was too busy enjoying myself