Hi,
We had another beautiful day in Chiang Rai. Lots of sunshine mixed with clouds. It was a busy day full of adventure and wonder.
Congrats to all those who named the tune right away. There's still time to show how smart you are (555).
"Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see. It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out. It doesn't really matter much to me. Let me take you down 'cause I'm going to __ __, nothing is real..." Clue: It was the 'B' side of a single about a lane named after a bit of money. Part of the title is also part of a hair color. (moan)
This morning I had an 8am appointment to get our car serviced at Toyota. They sent me a reminder text last night, which kinda blew my mind. They finished the car 45 minutes earlier than expected, which was fine with me. I was hanging out in the 'wait area' watching a show on my iPad and looking up occasionally to peak at morning Thai TV. I drove away with clean oil and a clean car.
The afternoon was crazy busy. Before we left for Art Bridge to exchange one of Lisa's prints, Daku had a little freak-out. He has a hot spot on his elbow and when we started to leave he lost it. He wanted to get in the car, and started crying and running around. He usually doesn't mind a bit when we leave. Lisa calmed him down and left him with Boot.
At Art Bridge we handled the business of exchanging the work and then we drove to Khun Angrit's restaurant to pick him up and go to his 'garden'. Angrit is an artist and one of the members of the board of Art Bridge. He had been telling us about it and invited us to see it. It's located off a winding road west of the village of Ban Du. As we got closer he pointed out a protected forest on one side of the road. When we reached his place we pulled onto a small road and parked. We walked up a path that had bamboo growing along the side and arching over the path, like a tunnel. Flowers and vegetables were what we were expecting, but we couldn't have been more wrong. After about 1/8 of a mile, there was an open area that was just filled with plant life. He pointed out the trees he had planted from seeds, and various bushes. He just lets it all grow. It was not a garden at all, it was a huge hillside with views in every direction. His property is about 15 1/2 acres of rough trails, meadows and forest. It was like being transported to another place, far away. It was quiet, and the smell of the wild grass reminded me of being in the mountains as a child. There were baby rain trees, pine trees, fruit trees, and herbs growing wild. His dream is to one day build a small house on the land and live there. Today's photo was taken by Angrit at the entrance to the property.
When we finally got back to the house all we wanted to do was get in the pool. Not to swim, but to cool off and relax after being in the blazing sun. We timed it just right because after dinner a giant storm hit. Thunder, lightening and wind sent BamBam running for cover and us checking all the usual places. All is well and the storm has passed, for now.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"Power 'should be' the ability to do good things for others."
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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