The temple

Yesterday the staff asked me if I would be interested in going to an Buddist ceremony today. I thoguht the were joking with me (I was asking lots of questions about Buddism) but they weren't so today I left the resort with the owners (an older couple) and another family member. We went to the other side of the island where the temple is. Most people on the island are muslims so buddism is not a common religion here. The temple was filled with people and food and we sat down to listen to the monks talking and praying. I did not understand any of it but it was still extremly interesting to just be there, soak in the atmosphere and watch all the people. After the ceremony there was a lunch buffe for everyone and I got to try some really nice and spice Thai food.
On the way home we stopped at the owners house to pick up som fruit. They live in a big really nice house with an amazing garden where they grow herbs, fruit, mushroom and vegetables for the resturant at the resort. They were very proud to tell me that it was all organic.
I am really glad I got invited to this. Not only I got to experience something very different, I also got to see a bit of the other side of the island and spend some time with a really nice Thai family.