Aftermath

The battle for Chiang Mai has ended. The only casualties were countless livers and cameras, both destroyed by the non-stop partying in the streets. All is quiet now, which is very unusual after the last 4 days and nights. I cautiously walked out of my guest house this “morning” (13:00 – no one is up [...]

Water festival pics

The New Year is officially in full swing. It began with fireworks at midnight…and well…water! Like usual, I joined the huge party on the side of the street, dancing, soaking each other, avoiding veracious lady boys, and spraying helpless motorists. I was leaning down to fill my weapon with the green, murky, nasty water from [...]

City in chaos

Chiang Mai has deteriorated into almost total anarchy. All hell broke loose last night as the water festival started early. The bars that open to the main streets around the old city put huge tubs of water out and blasted music. People formed up on each side of the road, either using the tubs or [...]

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