Dragon Boat races

On the 21st we went to GMA University to watch some boat races. They are kind of like the rowing races that we know, but with paddles and more people per boat. It was pretty cool, and we saw some interesting things besides. 

The first part of the adventure was riding the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), it's a raised road that only buses are allowed on, across the island and onto the mainland. It was interesting to ride a bus that was very crowded for for 25 minutes. I don't think I'm keen on doing that again. Then we got to the GMA University campus.

I thought this was interesting. Two old men lighting up.

These guys were carrying a duck. Just like a pet.

These were the beautiful pagodas at the lake. 

This was the flag. 

Here are some of the boats. There are big drums at the front of the boat that someone hits rhythmically. It was amazing during the races to hear the drums.

Here's a clip, listen to the drums.

This is Licy, from the office.

These are the boats they use. 

 They were pretty boats.

 After the races we went to eat Thai food at a local place, run by a Thai family. These were the stairs we climbed up to the room where we ate.

They were really steep.  

 Left to right: Mike (from Lifetime), his girlfriend, Sheva, and a friend from school, (whose name I did not get) and Yimi (from Lifetime) and Licy (from Lifetime). We really enjoyed our lunch. It was the best Thai food I've had.

Then we had to do the picture for them with laiwai's. Peace signs is a must. So Yimi, Mike's girlfriend, me and Daniel, school friend, and Licy. Mike took the picture. It was a fun day. It would have been more fun had it not been so hot.