Today has been a great day! This morning our team met at the church for reflection time and prayer. I really am so blessed to be a part of such an amazing team full of different personalities and gifts, and I am truly thankful that God allowed each one of us to be a part of this mission throughout Khon Kaen.
At lunch, we were able to meet four different girls, two of which spoke great English. PTL! We talked about everything under the sun from school to family, badminton to karaoke. Two things I've found girls here love: badminton and karaoke. I'm hoping we'll get to join them soon in some karaoke. I've already tried my hand at badminton, and, if you know me, you already know it didn't go so well. To top it all off, we all went to Mister Lee's to get some ice cream. Absolutely delicious, or, as they say, arroy!
Not sure yet about tonight's plans, but we'll probably visit the night market which seems pretty similar to New York's Chinatown. Pretty overwhelming...and hot. Not a humid heat like we're used to, but a dry heat as if we're just degress above the equator. Oh wait, we are. This country is so different from America. The streets are narrow and people drive not only on the opposite side of the car but also on the opposite side of the road. Most drive motorcycles, usually fast. Traffic lights are rare, but outdoor markets are common. Dogs and cats are not found within the home, rather wandering the streets as strays. They use neither toliet paper nor shower curtains. Cheese (my favorite food) is not in any of their dishes; however, rice comes with almost every meal. Last, almost anything with corn or bread is considered a dessert. Despite all these differences, I am loving it here and enjoying learning all about their culture. This is going to be such a great summer!
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