In 1999, there were about 600 residents on the main island; including army service personnel, restoration workers, guides and monks.
Many Buddhists in many countries, including monks, are not vegetarians.
Barontius meets people he has known, including fellow monks from Longoreto.
Republicans did likewise to Franco sympathisers, including some 7000 priests, monks and nuns.
The crowds, including students, government workers and monks in orange robes, appeared to have no leaders and no clear idea of what they wanted.
Many political activists, including monks, have also crossed over through Nepal to India.
But two Democratic fund-raisers were later found guilty for their roles in soliciting illegal campaign contributions from people, including monks, who attended the event.
Songkran is traditionally a time to visit and pay respects to elders, including family members, friends, neighbors, and monks.
All Buddhists however, including monks, are allowed to practice vegetarianism if they wish to do so.
Since announcing the referendum, the government issued Law No 1/2008, which denies voting rights to members of religious orders, including monks and nuns.