donation bucket

Yellow.
10 days down and 10 months to go, I’ve seen so much but there is still so much more.
Today (Thursday) was a holiday, marking Buddha’s birth/death, so we explored the city a bit more. (when I use we I mean the other teachers or me and Christina depending on the context). We went to Lumphini Park and spent time just sitting in the open greenery. Being is such a congested city really makes me appreciate the beauty of parks. I loved sitting there not having to worry about motorbikes running me over or breathing in a puff of exhaust for a city bus, instead I just watched the intense runners go by, wishing that one day I could be as good as them. On the way to the park we walked by several embassies, including the American and Japanese, I felt right at home. Natalie, Chelsea and I were in desperate need of snack, since our bowl of beef brothy noodles and pork balls for lunch did not quite satisfy. We ventured through some back streets and had the most glorious fried bananas, fresh pineapple, and Thai coffee to top it off. I really like the food here, especially the fruit smoothies and Thai coffee. I love the fact that ice is so much a part of both of those. I’ve realized that pepsi is definitely more prevalent here than coke (which if you know me or my family at all you would know what a problem that can be). By the way Dad- they have Dairy Queen here- one more reason for you to come. Also a lot of the buses are painted like they were in Concepción. Several look like they could take me to Chiguayante, making me want to hop on them and see if I end up at Carolina’s house…oh micros.
On a last note; as we were getting on the metro to come back tonight, Christina was looking for a trashcan and asked me if the container close to me was one, I promptly responded; “No Chris, it looks like a donation bucket for elephants.” Yes, I am officially in Thailand.