Hi,
Today was a pretty mellow day here in Chiang Rai. All day it looked like it might rain, but it never did. We had an evening excursion to Big C and set up a play date for the dogs.
It really was an 'Easy Monday' according to a bunch of you. I love it when you get the song. Here's a little more:
"I loved you since I knew you. I wouldn't talk down to you. I have to tell you just how I feel, I won't share you with another boy... Told you once I won't tell you again, it's a bad way. __, you don't have to put on the red light. __, you don't have to put on the red light..." Hint: Really now.
This was the second day in a row where the sky looked like it could just rain all day. Yesterday we experienced rain on our drive north to Mae Sai, but it didn't rain in town. Today was cloudy and warm, which can be very strange when you're inside looking out and the air/con is going. It gives the impression that it's cool and windy outside.
Our resident student, Tat, has a friend at school who has a motorbike. Sometimes he gives Tat a ride home. We decided that he should have a helmet for those days when he's going to be on the bike. Not only is it the law, but it just makes sense to protect oneself. This evening we went out after dinner to look for a helmet. The bike shops seem to close at 5pm so we went to Big C. On our way we had him direct us to his school so we'd know where it was. We didn't drive onto the grounds, but it looks beautiful. At Big C they had helmets but not the kind that offer proper protection. While Lisa shopped in the store Tat and I went to the bookstore in the center. He was looking for a study guide for logistics. He asked me if I knew logistics. I politely told him I knew nothing. We have to get him the helmet by Saturday because he's going on an adventure with a bunch of kids from school. They're going to Mae Sai to see the sights.
A few of you have written wondering if there was a web site to see the photos from the exhibit we attended over the weekend. This link will take you to a site for Blue's photo book on the Hill Tribes of northern Thailand:
Today's photo is a poster he created for the 750th Anniversary on Chiang Rai.
Hill Tribe Poster by Blue Johnson
Lisa found an article written by a long-time expat discussing things he'd become used to while living here. We could totally relate. He spoke of eating pizza with a knife and fork, and eating chicken at KFC with the same utensils. The one that really made us laugh was the fact that you get used to seeing toilet tissue on the table in some restaurants, in place of napkins. Amazing Thailand.
I suppose it happens all over the world that people decide to paint buildings in non-traditional colors. It certainly happens here. Pick a color and there's a building that will make you say, 'What?'. Everything from bright red to lime green, and shades that would attract hummingbirds and bees. If you get your mind in a festive mood it can be fun to see. (555)
Tomorrow morning Gary and Jago will arrive at 7:30am while it's still cool enough for a play-date with BamBam and Daku. Let the fun begin.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"If I try to be like him,
Who will be like me?"~Yiddish Proverb
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