Hi,
Our adventures in Thailand have taken us to many places, but today's was something for the books.
This week's 'Zany Day' song was in the memory banks of a lot of readers. The song was #1 for three weeks in '78.
"There no time to waste, let's get this show on the road. Listen to the music and let your body float. The sooner we begin, the longer we've got the groove. Listen to the music, and let your body move. Now git up on the floor cuz we're gonna __ __ __ till you just can't boogie no more..." Hint: It's a disco classic by a group with a bee product in their name.
This morning Lisa made mashed potatoes and gravy to take to the party. We had the good fortune of being able to follow our friend Gary and his wife on our long journey. There is a 'thing' we've noticed here about distance. The most common answer to the question, 'How far'? is 'It's not far.' The reality is that it's far. We were told that the drive would be an hour. Not even close. Maybe an hour on a fast motorcycle, but not in a car on a two lane road. The beauty of the countryside cancelled out the time difference. We drove through flat lands with various crops, a mountain pass surrounded by jungle, and lots of villages and small towns. Looking at the map on our way home we realized we were almost to the Eastern border with Laos. Hmm, not far.
The first thing we saw when we arrived at the home of Tony and Nuna, was their guest houses and the gardens. They have a large piece of land that's on a hillside. When we got to their house it was difficult to focus on just one thing. There were so many interesting features in the yard and inside the house. They have an organic vegetable garden that has each variety separated by a brick border. There is a coup with chickens, ducks, and turkeys, plus a tank of catfish. From the upstairs bedroom we could see the valley and a hillside in the distance. We met an American from Mar Vista, which is very near where we used to live. He has a business in The Philippines making toys for birds and other small animals. During our 'Thanksgiving Dinner' we shared stories and talked about cultures. The party was going to go on into the night, so we made an early exit after a tour of the gardens.
The main reason we left the party early was to go by Suzuki and see if our new van had arrived. Our salesman, who speaks some English, wasn't around so we went to the service area. A young man on the sales staff recognized us and said 'New Rote?', a mix of English and Thai meaning 'New Car'. He took us to our van so we could walk around, take it all in and get more excited. They will have the windows tinted, which is a must here, and set up the registration and paper work. We have to wait until Monday. Hmm, hope I can hold on that long (555)
Today's photo is the first in a series taken at Tony and Nuna's in Thoeng. This is the view from their upstairs balcony.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
but in the expert's there are few."
~Suzuki Roshi, Zen Master
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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