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Most Thais haven't ever seen snow, and are fascinated by it. We, on the other hand (coming from the northern US, Minnesota), are fascinated by backyard tamarind, banana, and other (often very large-leaved) topical trees, such as the ones you see here.

Incidentally, Amy and Jariya are wearing pink here, the color of the King, at least for 2007.

This photo was taken from a pedestrian overpass overlooking the main street of Borabue, a medium-size town in the province of Mahasarakham. We stayed here for several days at the home of the provincial minister of health.

Jariya, who lives in the US, was happy to find people in Thailand who knew how to do really interesting things with her hair. Jariya's hair is straight, thick, shiny, and black (like that of many Asian people).

People in the United States don't always have a clear idea of what to do with hair like this.