R & R

R&R - July 11, 2011

Today the team was privileged enough to get some R&R. We were all very excited to get the day off and explore a little bit more of Thailand. It was great to experience parts beyond the AYDC compound and the broader area of Northern Thailand.

Our first stop was elephant rides! As we paired up, we hesitantly got onto the elephants. However, once we started going, we all adjusted very well to the bumpiness and rockiness of the elephants’ trot. Our favorite part was feeding the elephants sugar cane and bananas. Our next stop was at King’s Mother Project. This visit was very special because we got to experience the country’s appreciation for the King’s mother and the King’s mother love of the people of Thailand. Her work included phasing out the opium trade and introducing new agriculture. We also were able to see the King’s Mother’s breathtaking garden and house. This trip also included going to a ceramic factory and a weaving factory. Us shopping queens requested to find another market for some last minute shopping. Uncle Luka suggested we go to Maasai, which is on the border of Thailand and Burma. By the time we finished at the market, it was time for dinner – PAD THAI! Finally!

Lindsay Lowe- Team Thailand