After a long day at the English camp on Saturday, we spent the majority of Sunday just recuperating at the hotel, enjoying naps, a relaxing dinner, and banana splits.
Monday was far from relaxing, however. We attended a flag raising ceremony, visited and taught at three separate schools, went to a shadow puppet museum, a Buddhist temple, a rubber plantation, a couple of shops, AND to top it all off...we only played the most competitive and impressive game of basketball in the history of mankind. No big deal :)
Tuesday began with a two hour drive to Trang (on the west side of Thailand). During this time it was decided that the lines on the road were more like guidelines and stopping at red lights was purely optional. Needless to say, we were relieved to arrive at our hotel. Lo and behold, we discovered a pool there, the first we’d come upon while in Thailand. We did not have our bathing suits and decided to take the tiniest tuk tuks we could find to the nearest mall to find some. Another mode of transportation we were relieved to finally be rid of. We spent the rest of the day in the pool, until all of our fingers were blue and pruny.
Today (Wednesday), we worked with another school in Trang. We were surprised after lunch with the opportunity to go cave spelunking. Let’s just say it got a little too close for comfort at some points. We ended the day on the beach, watching the sunset and enjoying all the delicacies of the sea. We were given time to once again appreciate the beauty of God’s creation and the hospitality of the Thai people.
Sorry about the very short and very factual blog. Sleep has moved up in my priority list.
Emily Wyble
Summer Service 2012
Hi Summer Service Team! I'm enjoying reading your updates! I went on SS to Thailand in 2003. I let our friend, Tour, know that you're coming and some of your schedule in the Chiang Mai area. He works at McGilvary at Payap University. Keep an eye open for him!!
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