Diwali, the festival of light, or a pyromaniac's dream.

The Guest House all lit up for Diwali.

Mae lighting sparklers with the Guest House staff.

Mae with sparkler.

Close-up of a lamp, called a diya.

This extremely loud firework looks like a ball of yarn.

Fireworks in front of the Guest House.

The roof of Kate's host family's house.

Explosions in the street.

These were my favorite fireworks.

Lighting sparklers.

Arranging the 2000-firework extravaganza.