Vendors of the floating market.
One of the simple pleasures of the local children.
The Amphana floating night market.
This was one of the many places in Thailand, where the people depended their lives on the river. They bathed in the river, played in the river, made their livelihood in the river. Their only mode of transportation was the boat. This was also the place where we came to see the fireflies.
There was a slight drizzle when we reached there. But luckily the rain stopped just in time for us to see the fireflies. We hired a boat for 600 THB for the 4 of us. Thank goodness for the rain, we saw an abundance of fireflies resting on the trees growing by the river bank. They looked just like LEDs at first glance. But when I saw a firefly flew in the air, I was overwhelmed with a sense of emotion. They are real. They looked like stars against the dimly lit surroundings, blinking and shining. They are beautiful. The whole boat ride lasted one hour and half. And to tell you the truth, this is the first time I had seen fireflies. I feel a bit of sadness when I think about what a city dweller I am, to miss all these simple little happiness in life.
"We should embrace nature more often."
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