Hi,
Chiang Rai had a slightly cooler day today. An afternoon thunderstorm was very loud, but produced little rain. Oh well.
The 'Easy Monday' song is basically about conflict resolution. The title is trying to spin a positive outlook.
"Think of what you're saying. You can get it wrong and still you think that it's all right. Think of what I'm saying, we can work it out and get it straight, or say good night. __ __ __ __ __, __ __ __ __ __." Clue: It takes work.
This morning, on our way to Makro, Lisa tried the radio in the van. It seems that our favorite stations are still off the air. What, no Fat Radio? Hmm, it's funny because there's a station that plays what Cat calls 'Old music' that is broadcasting. Maybe the powers that be just like that kind of music.
After Makro and the veggie market we made a couple of stops and decided to get the dirty van washed. On our way to the shop we came upon our photo of the day. It was hard to make out just what we were seeing at first. Then we realized it was an ice man with a full load. His motorbike was struggling.
Our friend Rachel, the American director of the Sold Project, is in town for meetings with the staff and she came over for dinner. She and Cat have known each other for five years and have a strong bond. We had fun during dinner and went for a swim afterwards. It was a beautiful way to end the day.
With the curfew still in place, it seems that every day we learn about some part of life that has been interrupted by it all. In Chiang Mai there is a huge flower mart. Some of their deliveries are usually made at 2am. This cannot happen with the curfew. There are many other situations like this where business has had to alter their routines. The tour industry is petitioning the military to make exceptions in certain areas of Thailand so they can continue to provide vacationers with events that they came here to enjoy. Of course, that probably is about the night life in the beach cities, but business is business. Our local Night Bazaar is still operating, though with fewer vendors than usual. If you travel from an outlying village each evening, set up your booth, and have to take it down, there is a loss of time and money in order to get home before the curfew. Everyone is hoping that the restrictions will be eased soon.
We find that our lives have not been impacted directly by any of this. It's still a wonderful place to live and enjoy life.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"It's not what you say out of your mouth
that determines your life, it's what you
whisper to yourself that has the most power."
~Robert Kiyosaki
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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