Lordy- a crazy week. I was sad to leave NLF but very ready for a new adventure (and a gin and tonic). Journey was largely uneventful in retrospect (it was no caledonian sleeper and a bit weird being the only farang on the train but, most importantly, they served beer). After 24hours of travelling I made it to my new place of work. Staff accommodation at the hostel leaves something to be desired ( a few things actually, a door, linen, sanitary washing & lavatory facilities, a stick to keep out chickens and mental German men). The place is a ramshackle collection of bamboo and clay huts and has a reputation as a laid back, hippyish community (ie everyone is stoned and the music is very, very loud). My thinking was that I'd save some money
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