Hi,
The rainy season is supposed to be over, but we had lots of it this morning. The afternoon was blue skies and moderate temps. Things are getting back to normal around here and we have company.
It truly was an 'Easy Monday' for a few of you. My brother Denny offered a unique challenge: Name all the groups that all the members of this group have been a part of. You may have to wait until tomorrow when the name is revealed. "What a field-day for the heat. Thousands of people in the street. Singing songs and carrying signs, mostly say, hooray for our side. It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down." Hint: The title of this song is not in the lyrics. That's gotta be worth something.
Memories of the Bangkok adventures trickled back to the front of my mind during the day. That's why I will occasionally tell you something that seems out of context. (555) For example, right after the exhibit was officially opened and the speeches were over, there was a loud 'Boom' followed by lots more. It was fireworks from the British Club next door to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day. I'm not going to explain it, you can ask Mr. Google, but it always involves fireworks or fire. Of course, everyone ran outside to see the pretty colors in the sky. What a distraction. After the 'entertainment' was over they all came back inside for Lisa's demonstration of the cast acrylic process that her father Joe invented.
This morning we went to Makro for supplies. It rained very hard for almost an hour. We don't mind because it keeps Chiang Rai greener for a longer period of time. When the rain absolutely stops everything starts turning brown.
After lunch I drove out to the airport to pick up our house guest. Her name is Mari and we met her through a friend. She just finished working in Uganda for 2 years with the Peace Corp. We spent some time this afternoon getting more acquainted and hearing stories about her work in Africa.
Thailand is famous for it's Tuk-Tuks, which were actually invented in Japan many years ago. In an effort to keep up with the times, many hotels and restaurants in Bangkok are using 'stretched' versions as shuttles for moving guests to local venues. Notice the second row of seats. Can the prom be next (555).
If you haven't voted already, today is the day.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
the end may also be only the beginning."
~Ivy Baker Priest
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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