Spent the past few days meeting fascinating and exceptional people from all over the USA, here for the same purpose. Several extraordinary speakers, who are committed to social justice in Southeast Asia, educated us on local history and culture to prepare us for our adventure.More to come the next few days and we have a lot to learn.
We have found a local laundry who washed our clothes for 57 Baht (under $2); yummy food everywhere and cheap (dinner tonite was about $17 for two overlooking the river). We have had great companionship and wonderful hosts as we learn the area.
It will be difficult to say goodbye to our new found friends as we all part ways the end of the week to different parts of Thailand and other countries. But, we look forward to adding on to our list of future visitors for Jazz Fest!
We are in Chiang Mai until Friday morning, when we take off to Phang Nga Province on the Andaman Sea.
Hope we can find a great place to live....
The weather is hot and sunny. It will get warmer as the days go on. We visited an organic farm today that is starting to sell its vegetables to small local restaurants. One of the volunteers will be working there.
Spoke to Hallie today, who called AFTER her skydiving adventure in Australia...she knew I might talk her out of it.
Erin will be in New Orleans this weekend with Marissa. We miss all three girls, but skype is great. We (or I should say "I") miss the pups too. I hear Beckham has been supplemening his "diet" with pizza and kingcake. Oh well, a little indulgence is always good.
Keeping a journal because so much to write about.
12 hour time difference....email or call.
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