Hi,
We had another sunny day in Chiang Rai. It was a busy day with inoculations, supply shopping, and more swimming.
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Eight in the morning is when things start to happen at Overbrook Hospital. We arrived a little before and got to watch things come together. Our goal was to meet with our nurse friend Pay and get flu shots. At 8am a bell sounded that made us think we were in a train station. Nurses came out of closed doors and there was more motion in the big waiting room than before. After our vitals were taken we had to wait for a doctor to approve the prescription. Eventually Pay gave us our shots. Based on the number of people who arrive at the hospital sick each day, an ounce of prevention blah, blah, blah. Today's photo shows how supportive family members can be when someone has to go to the hospital. They come as a group and stay, with mats, food, and compassion. There were at least 14 people in the truck and this was one of two trucks in the same party.
From Overbrook we went to Makro for the usual essentials. One of the new items are peanut-butter crunchy things that I like a lot. We asked a woman where they were and she went all over the store trying to find them. We finally found their hiding place so now I can find them on my own. Makro is also a great place for me to hear cool music. They play assorted popular music near the entrance. When I hear something I like, I record a bit on my phone and then play it back for the staff at Boomerang Music at Central Plaza. It's become a little game of 'Name that tune'. If they have the artist/song I usually buy it.
Since our day began so early we still had time for more errands so we went to Big C for the things we can only get there. There have been forecasts stating that it's possible for us to have a very cold winter. We have a heater for our upstairs, but thought we should have a second one. I mean, there were references made to the 50s when it snowed in Chiang Rai. No one really knows how cold it could get but it's better to be ready. The real dilemma is what to do when riding in the car and the temps are super cold. Most cars assembled here have no heaters. What? Since there is little need, why put one in? We'll have to put blankets in the back seat just in case (555). If it starts to get cold you will hear about it.
This afternoon we swam without the wetsuits. The water wasn't much warmer but after the initial shock, it was more refreshing than being confined inside a second skin. There is also the fact that you work a little harder when not being held afloat. It's fun, but defeats the purpose of a workout. (well, it's still fun) When we finished swimming the pool was taken over by the second shift. The two girls from yesterday were joined by a cute little boy who mostly splashed around in the sitting pond. It's nice to hear the sound of children having fun.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"Express love through acknowledgment.
Notice the good in those around you and freely comment on it."~Mary Manin Morrissey
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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