What a day! We have been oriented to the overview of the program. Our program is jammed packed with lectures, discussions and hands on assignments. I am so excited about what is about to happen. Today we meet with Mark Tamthai, John Butt, Pam Akrapsian and Doo Doo Boonkum. They with our group sponsors have put in so much wonderful work to make sure that this trip is a meaningful experience. I hope I can convey it all in writing.
Highlight of the day is the discussion on culture and religion from a Thai perspective. We really hit the ground running laying the ground work of what we will hope to accomplish in the next 18 days. We all hung in until 3:30 pm in the afternoon with discussions. Sometimes it is better to work through the jet lag.
One thing I have to say about Thailand is the food is DELICIOUS. I am eating so well that I hope not to pack on the pounds. Everything tastes good, even corn flakes. I have to say that this culture loves to cook. There are street stalls everywhere with all different kinds of flavors. We visited two different Saturday markets where all types of food, clothing and other sundries were for sale. It was amazing that cooked food would be on one end of the counter and the counter next to it would have raw or smoked meats for sale. It was a sensory overload.
We visited a restaurant that showcased northern Thai cuisine and Thai cultural. It was impressive show. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Payap University has a beautiful campus. There are so many beautiful flowering trees that make the area smell so fragrant. There was one flower that was pink. If pink had a smell then it would be that flower. I have also attached pictures of the International House where we are staying.
I am really tired so I don’t have more a reflection to write. Tomorrow we have more free time for me to write a more comprehensive entry.
Good night.
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