Hi,
The weather in Chiang Rai was the same as before. Daku got a special bath, there was thunder lightning and rain, and we planned a little trip.
"You say although we broke up, you still wanna be friends. But how can we still be friends, when seein' you only breaks my heart again. And there ain't nothin' I can do about it. Set me free why don't cha babe. Get out my life, why don't cha babe. You don't really love me, __ __ __ __ __..." Hint: I would be supremely happy if you remembered this song.
The ticks are still with us. Whatever they sprayed on the lawn was not the answer. Today we decided to give Daku a bath with the special 'tick shampoo' to see if it might repel them. He was a real trouper, standing there with the saddest look on his face, but staying still and cooperating. Fortunately, it was a warm day so we left him in the pen for the initial drying. He didn't like being left alone. It's evening and he's almost dry. Here's hoping the ticks don't like the shampoo.
The storm for today was a little different than usual in that there was a lot of thunder. We had one big event that
felt like it was right above the house. It was that house-shaking, ear-splitting thunder that sounds like the sky is being ripped open. Hmm. Heavy rain followed, then it passed, then a small rain later.
There was more movement in the corn field next door. Today they actually chopped down the stalks that had been picked. I'm so glad they didn't decide to just burn it off.
The second largest cement company in Thailand is teaching villages how to be more environmentally aware, and helping them to go 'green'. This could be a great trend if it catches on, and could possibly create a cultural shift. There are signs that the conscience of the people is moving toward action. Plans for some industrial plants along the Mekong were halted due to protests from the local communities. The river is already seeing signs of pollution from industrial dumping in China.
Today's photo is another from Saturday's parade. This is one of the 'Zany' crews that showed up.
Day one for Cat and her braces turned out to be less painful than predicted by the doctor. Eating during the first week is the hard part. A diet of soft foods is not the usual teenage fare. She told us that two more of her friends are getting braces soon. I guess the dentist was right about it being a 'trend'. There will be some very straight teeth in Chiang Rai's future. (555)
Tomorrow morning we will drive down to Chiang Mai for an overnight stay, so I'll be writing you from the hotel overlooking the Night Bazaar. We're going to the U.S. Consulate to verify some papers for immigration. Oh, the details. We'll be back for dinner on Thursday,
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
you need to stand where it is shining."
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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