Hi,
The weather in Chiang Rai is getting warmer. It’s a slow process, but it’s happening. The weekend was spent finding various ingredients for a special diet.
The ‘Old School Friday’ song was “What’s Your Name” by Don & Juan. My brother, Denny got Super Cool Points for including the final bit from the song: “Shooby-Doo-Bop-Bah-Dah”. Those were the days. It’s time for another episode of ‘Easy Monday’. "I need to laugh and when the sun is out, I’ve got something to laugh about. I feel good, in a special way. I’m in love and it’s a sunny day. __ __ __, __ __ __, __ __ __.” Hint: It’s by those four lads from across the pond and it’s a happy love song. Should be easy (555).
We have become students again. This thing with my intestinal thing has us studying various websites and lots of literature. The logical way to heal something is to first stop hurting it. That’s where I am right now and the list of things to eat that will stop the harm was interesting. Nothing weird, just not what I would want to eat. An organic egg in the morning, along with gelatin flavored with pure grape juice. Fortunately, there is an operation called ‘Hilltribe Organics’ located right here in Chiang Rai and they are marketing organic eggs at Top’s Market in Central Plaza. We first discovered these eggs at Doi Chaang Coffee, when they were introducing the company. Not only are the eggs delicious and ‘clean’, their sale is providing a livelihood for members of one of the Hill Tribes. You can learn more at: http://www.hilltribeorganics.com
A search of the usual markets did not find any pure grape juice, with nothing added. Then Cat suggested we buy some grapes and put them in our juicer. It worked, and now we have grape-flavored gelatin and a pleasant drink, when diluted with water. This diet is almost consuming our lives, but it’s worth it.
There has been an event across the river for most of the week. We can see the tents, and hear the music so we know it’s some kind of ‘expo’ with food, vendors selling things, and music. For several days the music has been really good. It’s Monday night and the quality is not the same; verging on shaky. On the bank of the river near all of this activity, a small dock is being built so the long-tailed boats can drop off passengers. The main dock is on the north side of the river and for most tourists, it means having to cross the bridge that’s still being remodeled, and then walk into town. The bridge is slowly getting it’s new lane. There is still a large open space, which makes it look a little strange. The Chicken guy who sells at the base of the bridge is still there, but the construction is slowly pushing him out. His domain is falling apart and it’s just a matter of time before he’ll have to relocate.
In a conversation with a friend today, we learned that there will be a wedding at one of the major hotels this week. That’s not unusual, but it will begin at 3am. That is the time that the monks said it would be most auspicious. Hmm, I wonder how many guests they expect at 3am? We will be attending a wedding reception on Saturday, at 6pm. Now that’s more like it.
Our van desperately needs to go to the car wash, but I don’t think we’ll be taking it to this operator. Somehow, I don’t think this is what the customer wanted.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
“Men (people) are rich only as they give.
He who gives great service gets great
rewards.”
~Elbert Hubbard
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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