Under the well lit night sky, the soothing sound of water lapping resounded. The perfectly round glow hanging above signaled that it was a full moon night. In the distance, the tip of a gilded pagoda rose high, reflecting array of gaudy lights from the temple activity in its vicinity. Nid and Noi did not fancy the thoughts of being hurled by the crowd or being bombarded by the deafening noises. They preferred a more secluded place, where they could 'loy krathong' in peace. They shared a glance and gazed upon the vast body of water, murky black with myriad of gleaming stars. Bowed low, Nid and Noi asked for forgiveness from the Goddess of River and prayed for a fruitful year ahead of them. They then gently laid their krathongs on the rippling water and gave them a subtle push. Both of them said nothing as they watched the tiny krathongs slowly disappeared into the horizon.