28/04/2026
We had the loveliest surprise this morning — a Thai Buddhist monk passed by our window, so we invited him in.
He had spent the past two years wandering across countries on pilgrimage, and today found himself passing through Macclesfield — having walked all the way from Manchester Airport, on his journey to London. A true nomad.
He carries no money, but we were honoured to fill his alms bowl with plenty of food and drink for the road, in the spirit of the Thai tradition of Tak Bat — the quiet, daily act of giving that allows others to make merit and support the monks.
We shared a long, wholesome conversation, received a blessing, and then said our goodbyes. A passerby captured the moment.
A beautiful reminder of our time living in Thailand… and of how special chance encounters can be. 😌