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Published: April 12th 2009
Saying Goodbye to ThaManao
Each villager ties a string on your wrist so your spirit travels with you. Must stay on 3 daysIT'S OFFICIAL; I’m a real Peace Corps Volunteer. Well OK, I haven’t done anything worthwhile yet except to stop and talk to everyone along my bike route. They’re probably laughing more then usual and if I’m the cause of that humor, so be it. I arrived in Tombon, Ponethrong, Changwat, Chaiyaphum, Thursday evening. My house was cleaned and ready for me. I feel like a princess…I not only have a queen size bed (yes a real bed with a frame) but a shower with hot water and a western toilet. Of course the toilet doesn’t flush, but it’s nice to sit on anyway.
I've kind'a gotten carried away with my photos today. There's been so much going on that I can't possibly tell it all in text. Yes, sometimes a picture is worth a 1000 words sometimes not. Even then, it's just not possible to explain all I've seen and experienced. To explain the Thai people is an impossible task even for a Thai. Because of their culture and religious beliefs they often don't let you know who they are....frangs (any westerner) will be 'Geng yai' to death. This means you will be treated with respect and courtesy but never
Over 50 group
OK, over 60 group. Toasting Bob for the wine he sent! know if you are liked or whether you've made anyone angry. If you give a Thai a present, they will not open it in front of you and you might never see it again. They will touch you on the arm or leg often but not hug you and will show very little emotion. They'll slap their children but love them intensely and seldom shower them with affection. They'll give you the food off their plates but laugh if you've hurt yourself. Even so they are a cultural in transition. More later.
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