I'm guessing it's a legend: There's a submerged buddha statue and even a shrine out there in Nong Hahn. Reason I have such thoughts: We had a very limited rainy season. Counting the steps, we are almost two steps lower than in January. You have to hope for some spring rains early in the new year
The lower section of the highway, from the highway intersection to the Bus station is municipal property. The old blacktop had been entirely removed and a layer of gravel is being leveled out before pavement is installed
The road beyond the bus station is privately owned and is being covered with a layer of black tar
Even though slightly lower temperatures have been reported in the area, my thermometer has not gone below ten during this recent cold spell. The reason may be my thermometer is shielded from winds. Great thing about these cooler temperatures, mosquitoes have gone into hibernation The ten day forecast published Saturday remains accurate. YES, neighborhood kids used my pool on sunday while I shivered in disbelief