As I write there is a Thai marching band drummin' away behind our office (fishbowl). I'm so excited that it's Wednesday, June 17th because on June 18th we will receive our FIRST PAYCHECK!!!!! It will be nice to have some money in the bank after 2 months of being in Thailand and not getting paid.
We plan to head to the nearest massage location and spend some serious baht! I might even head back to the mansion (our place of residence) and paint my toes...talk about a day of beauty! As you may know, Thailand is not one of the cleanest places in the world. We went to Khuntan this weekend and stayed in a gorgeous cabin with a sensational view of the forest. We thought a hike sounded great and began our quest to find this magical waterfall that we'd heard about. After 2 hours of hiking uphill, the waterfall wasn't sounding as appealing. We passed some Thai people on the way who said, "very difficult hike to waterfall." We continued on and were met by overgrown bushes and weird looking plants. The former boyscout and fellow teacher Tim, who was leading told us it was time to turn around. I was secretly elated because I knew that in the overgrown path it was the perfect spot for a snake slither out.
Two days after the hike I had a serious case of itching legs and decided to go to the pharmacy. The sweet old Thai man told me, "infection due to dirty water..." Oh goody. So I got some cream and pills to cure the dirty water itch and I'm feelin' good as new!
Another 2 days until Kel, Georgie and I meet Molly in Chiang Mai where we have decided to take some yoga classes and perhaps see a movie!
Thank you Mom for sending me a care package! You can take the daughter out of the U.S.A., but you can't take the U.S.A. out of the daughter! Hence, the American paraphernalia Mom decided to send along in the big box. ;)
We plan to head to the nearest massage location and spend some serious baht! I might even head back to the mansion (our place of residence) and paint my toes...talk about a day of beauty! As you may know, Thailand is not one of the cleanest places in the world. We went to Khuntan this weekend and stayed in a gorgeous cabin with a sensational view of the forest. We thought a hike sounded great and began our quest to find this magical waterfall that we'd heard about. After 2 hours of hiking uphill, the waterfall wasn't sounding as appealing. We passed some Thai people on the way who said, "very difficult hike to waterfall." We continued on and were met by overgrown bushes and weird looking plants. The former boyscout and fellow teacher Tim, who was leading told us it was time to turn around. I was secretly elated because I knew that in the overgrown path it was the perfect spot for a snake slither out.
Two days after the hike I had a serious case of itching legs and decided to go to the pharmacy. The sweet old Thai man told me, "infection due to dirty water..." Oh goody. So I got some cream and pills to cure the dirty water itch and I'm feelin' good as new!
Another 2 days until Kel, Georgie and I meet Molly in Chiang Mai where we have decided to take some yoga classes and perhaps see a movie!
Thank you Mom for sending me a care package! You can take the daughter out of the U.S.A., but you can't take the U.S.A. out of the daughter! Hence, the American paraphernalia Mom decided to send along in the big box. ;)
Glad they have cream for itchy leg! GEEEESHH! Love hearing about your adventures and love YOU. Mamacita
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