Well, as I have said in personal e-mails, the chronic pain issue has reared its ugly head but yesterday, I found a Thai massage therapist who did both foot reflexology and Thai massage. After a 1 1/2 hour treatment - which I must say, was very painful - I had more range of movement and felt less pain in the trigger spots. Last night, was the best sleep yet and for 200 Baht or about $7 CD, I will go back today for another treatment. Although the pain is restricting and colouring my impressions and experiences, I have managed to reflect some on my trip so far: Language: the Thai script is VERY confusing and according to my Lonely Planet guide, there are 44 consonants and 48 vowel and dipthong with 32 separate signs or script.
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