Sticky rice and mango…

It is my new, favorite Northern Thailand delicacy. I consumed nothing of substance this evening while meandering the Sunday Night Walking Street. For blocks and blocks, the street is closed to cars, and transformed into what they call a night market. Colorful Umbrellas with hanging lanterns line the streets. It’s busy, festive, and beneath the lights are the sales – rich, Thai silk wraps, fresh fruit, incense, art, jewelry, and dinner for under ten baht.

Today has been good – very relaxing.

I spent the afternoon at the pool, reading and swimming – in that order. I would lounge on the edge, read half a chapter, then need to take a swim due to the heat. And I would repeat the cycle. It was about 3:00 when clouds rolled in and the last person wrapped up in a towel and left. It is beautiful here. I sat a bit longer by the still pool before jumping in for the last time. Really, it’s so beautiful. That may have been my favorite part of the day (aside from the sticky rice and mango) – swimming laps under the dark, stormy sky.

Oh, and this morning, I almost forgot, we had church.. and then lunch out afterwards. I am just getting to know people here, but really enjoying the community and fellowship.

So the weekend was refreshing. And why that was needed is because the week days hold lots of activity. I am volunteering in a pre-school. LOT’S OF ACTIVITY. I think it’s funny. I go from kids, to more kids. Nannying in Seattle, to teaching in Thailand. I’ll probably always be involved with kids in some way, all the way up to one day having my own.

I’m getting into the groove here. Adjusting. Learning the culture. I love it. I’ll write more soon about the school, the children’s homes, the KIDS (I am surrounded by them!), etc…. ect…

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