Butterfly

Hi,

It was another 'funny weather' day here in Chiang Rai. Blazing hot morning, and rain in the afternoon. We went to Big C, and had a very special dinner.

"Hey, everybody on the street, I see you smillin'. Must be because I found my baby. You know she's got me on another kind of highway. I want to go to where it takes me. Hey, __ __ __ it's good to have you back again..." Hint: This record falls into the 'One Hit Wonder' collection. It's about what you get when the fever has broken. The obvious clue has to do with your normal temperature. Oh, come on now.

This morning when Daku and I headed downstairs I just knew he would go down the hall to the guest room. He started to, but going outside was more important. He didn't forget his new friends, and later he joined them on the patio while they had their coffee.

The first order of the day was a trip to Arisara for an hour massage. We all agreed that there's nothing like starting the day being pampered, poked and prodded in a delightful atmosphere.

After our massage we went to Big C for lunch at Black Canyon, and some shopping. Jasper studied cooking for two years and offered to cook dinner for us. We got shrimp, potatoes, and a few more things. This would be the first time we'd had a dinner prepared by someone other than Boot.

In the afternoon I went out to New Life Foundation and on the way home there was a big rain storm. I actually drove through it to be more exact. When I got into Chiang Rai 'proper', the streets were dry. There had been a few drops out at the house, but nothing like what I encountered on the road. Ah, the weather. As I write, I can hear thunder rolling around in the distance. Hmm, how does thunder roll?

Before dinner the four of us went for a swim. It was mostly just hanging out and talking, but very relaxing. The day was turning out to be very special.

Our dinner was a feast. There was a platter of shrimp, another of baked potatoes, a green salad, and a Danish dish of tomatoes and onions. Jasper taught us how to shell the shrimp for eating, since they were whole. It was a challenging process, but we managed to do it. Everything was delicious. What a treat to have a gourmet dinner at home. After the dishes were cleared and washed we had pineapple that was as sweet as candy. The dogs, who usually hang out by the table when we eat, had to stay outside. BamBam let it be known that she was not happy about that. Oh well, she's a dog.

Tomorrow we'll go to Wat Rong Khun in the morning, and an art exhibit opening in the evening. The adventure continues.

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

Peace,
Danny

"Happiness is like a butterfly.
The more you chase it, the more it will elude you.
But if you turn your attention to other things,
it comes softly and sits on your shoulder."
~Unknown

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