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On Campus Getting Campers

On Campus Getting Campers

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by April.

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Bright and early on Monday morning (we’re talking 5:30 am) we met up with a whole group of blue-shirt clad church members to go to the second campus of Ramkhamhaeng University on the other side of town. We loaded up the van and two pick-up trucks with what seemed to be a random assortment of things. It wasn’t until we got there and saw how things were being set up that we understood how they all fit together…

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Eating Out

Eating Out

Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by April.

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Eating out seems to be the way to go around here. With full meals for as little as 80 cents on the street, and all you can eat for an hour for $8.00 (I was very excited to discover that sushi restaurant!), it leaves very little motivation to cook. My ladies class confirmed that if you’re only cooking for two, eating on the street is cheaper than buying groceries. Here are things that stand out when you first get to Thailand…

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Kun Kao Jai Passat Anggrit Mai Ka?

Kun Kao Jai Passat Anggrit Mai Ka?

Posted on 27. May, 2009 by April.

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When was the last time you felt helpless?
Being in a different country can give you that feeling. Especially if you aren’t just in tourist areas. When you can’t find your way to the grocery store by yourself, and once you’re there you can’t read the labels and things look unfamiliar, and if you’re looking for something specific you don’t know how to ask anyone, and once you check out you can’t understand the cashier and you dumbly hand over what you think is enough money to cover it and just hope they give you correct change.

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Our Friend, Skype.

Our Friend, Skype.

Posted on 23. May, 2009 by April.

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Skype is a free software application that lets you talk with people for free over the internet. Really, all you need is an internet connection and a microphone. For the most fun and excitement, however, you should get a webcam. That way, you can SEE the other person while you’re talking- even if they’re on the other side of the world… say, in Bangkok, Thailand?

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Driving in Thailand

Driving in Thailand

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by April.

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The first thing I noticed when we arrived in Thailand is that they drive on the left side. Which is the case in many parts of the world, but it still throws you off at first. The second thing is the color of taxis. Every one I’ve seen is a Toyota Corolla, and most of [...]

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