thanx for all the birthday wishes !
yesterday was my birthday coinciding with 'Loy Krathong festival'
this is a spiritual cleansing ritual , here's some pictures of the hot air balloons taking off into the full moon sky there were thousands of them
here's link about the Loy krathong festival http://www.thailand.com/travel/festival/festivals_loykratong.htm
May you all enjoy your orchids, family and good health and prosperity
kindest regards
cliokchi