May 9 was the official "opening day" for the house....Wan and the contractor having consulted with a Buddhist
monk regarding the most auspicious day for "opening the house"
What Thai construction site would be complete without a cutoff wheel for cutting rebar and metal
tubing? That annoying sound is pervasive and unmistakable.
dropping leaves into the holes for good luck
an offering for good luck and an auspicious construction project
this Buddhist wat is located directly across the road from our house.