Shoes come off upon arrival, sandals slip off at the door. Heels hit hard on tile, feet flat to the floor. Shoes are considered the lowest part of the body in Thailand and it is a huge disrespect to wear any shoe within a school, church, or personal residence. Many salons and shops also require... Continue Reading →
(For the record, this was meant to post a week ago, but I was sick and the internet was down. So here it is now. It made a lot more sense a week ago. Because now I've already progressed a lot more. But I wrote it. So I'm posting it.) While I'm here, I intend... Continue Reading →
This Monday and Tuesday, the Zone interns went to stay with our friend Na in her village in the Himalayas. Personally, I don't think you've truly experienced life until you've stripped yourself of extraneous comforts and "roughed it." Camping doesn't count: it's more like vacation or sight-seeing. There's something beautiful about living so naturally. Sure,... Continue Reading →
10 (sip). I spent about $10 today total. (For three meals, a snack, and a Walmart run.) 9 (gao). Everyone drives however the heck they want to. (On the left side of the road, mind you.) 8 (paet). On the lake, there are houses, restaurants, and hotels floating on bamboo. (They rise and fall with... Continue Reading →
So far, it's been a lot of waiting. Obviously I didn't expect the adventure to start immediately, but my excitement isn't wearing down with exhaustion. Traveling to Thailand is an opportunity of a lifetime for me. In 12 hours, I'll be in tomorrow and across the sea. As I've said, if you need to contact... Continue Reading →
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