Hi,
Progress is being made on the blog, however you need an email from Thailand before that will be on its way.
We've had a couple of slower days. It has been good 'medicine'. Guess we don't realize the fast pace we've been on until there is a chance to breathe.
When we first started out on the trip to the 'village', our 17 year old Norwegian friend Keilin, was just getting over a cold. That transferred to me and now your daughter is just starting to feel a little better from hers. Colds aren't much, but they do set one back a little. We are definitely on the mend now.
We visited three stores yesterday which cater to the Western culture. One, a dept. store, Carrefour. In fact, A and L were getting their mail at the little PO there. Funny thing is, the mail would be set on TOP of the group of mailboxes and packages in an open box beside it. I guess, some of their mail had even been returned to sender. We had been to Carrefour several times. Actually, McDonald's is directly across the aisle from the PO. Kentucky Fried Chicken is just around the corner. The best feature is the normal restrooms provided by those businesses. Regular everything, as in the states. Elsewhere, we must use 'squatty-potties', which is less than desireable. Also, even though there are toilet paper dispensers attached to the wall, there is NEVER paper! NEVER! Seldom does one find paper toweling to dry hands, as well.
The second store, Makro, is so similar to Costco one could almost think that we were home again. The last one, Rimping, is the best. Very western and can find almost anything we'd be accustomed to buying back home. We even found Campbell's Tomato Soup so we could make my "Grandma's Spaghetti' recipe. It's one of those simple family dishes that our family loves. Mom very frequently made it.
This evening we are invited to Keilen's home. Sure would be fun to have a Norwegian dinner, but I'll bet that won't be the case. They were raised with herring and potatoes as was I. I loved that dish and Ethel didn't. My problem? I like everything. Well, now I can say......ALMOST everything.
A and L are going to be inundated with homework this week. Papers to write and their finals are this weekend. Also, three Christmas parties are scheduled. We get to attend with them.
Andy drew a name of a construction-type friend at church. We decided to get him a sectioned tool kit and plan to fill the sections with goodies.........cookies, candies, etc. Now we must purchase some wrapping paper. The rolls are very small.
We went grocery shopping yesterday at Carrefour. Pretty easy. That's where we found the beef and Hank couldn't resist a rack of barbequed ribs. Also, there were samples of soups. We found a yummy cream of spinach soup. That we purchased for your daughter.......soup is especially good when the body is suffering, right?
Well, sorry for the delay in the blog.
Oh, one more thing. A and L had made arrangements quite a while back to have their white wall and black wrought iron fence painted. No one has shown up, so Hank got to it yesterday. He was making great progress with paint roller and pan, shoes wrapped in plastic bags, etc.
In stepping back to look up at A and L who were greeting him from the balcony, his foot landed in the white paint pan. It painted the street in front of the wall, as well. Yep, pictures were taken!
Even their dog Chelsi has been in on the action. She's had a white nose, still some 'highlighting' on her fur, etc. Hank is back at it now. I think we're into the black wrought iron section. It will be the most beautiful house on the block. They live in the area called San Soi. Their section is San Soi 5 and street number is 5. That's all I know and I don't think it helps very much. (sure hope Chelsi stays away from the black.......now THAT would be rather noticeable!
Missing you. Write soon.
Much love,
Arlene
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