This past weekend was great. There werent as many campers as i thought there would be but that didnt matter. It was an english camp so we helped the Thai natives practice their english. We had games, worship, sharing time, skits and a talent show. We were right on the beach so some of us went for a swim. I learned some more thai. Eventhough it was english camp it was fun introducing myself by my thai name. Introducing myself as Rocio isnt english anyways. I dont go by the enlgish translation of my name. (its at the top of the screen) We were one with nature, not taking showers and or only taking dip baths. A dip baths is pouring water on you from a bucket filled with water. They can be very refreshing! One night we had tiny BBQs at each table. Actually it was a mat on the ground. We sat around it and cooked pork and squid on each grill. It was so delicious, i didnt know i liked squid, but its good.
On our way back we stopped at a market for lunch. It was quite a sight to see. Many stands with things one couldnt possilbly name. Here in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, all your sences are in used at all times to the max. The smells of random things one passes by, the sights of the palaces and things around in the city, listening to people talking in a lanugauage you cant understand, all the food is delicious half the time ones not sure what they are eating, and touching all the thai fabric so unique and beautiful. Its just wonderful.
Today we visited "Monkey Mountain." The mountain has an old small scale palace at the top. It wasnt very high. A short cable car ride was able to get us to where we needed to go. There were monkeys everywhere! We were instructed to let the monkey have whatever it got a grabed a hold of off you. At one of the towers we were able to over look the city of Petcha Buri. It was a beautiful sight. We then drove about 3 hours back to Bangkok. We had dinner and took much need showers and got some rest. We leave tomorrow morning to Petachboon at 10 am. Its about a 4 hour drive. We will be there for a few days. Horray for bus rides!
Please pray for our safe travel and our health.
Cweun Chu Arrai ka? Whats your name? (for girls)
Lesson in lanugae #1 : since i am a girl, i say "ka" at the end of everything i say.
For boys its "krap"

Kap Kun Ka!