The Travel Gap

Introduction This week has definitely been an outlier. I was confined to my room (or at least a room) for the majority of the week. As a result, I don’t have as many pictures and adventures to share as the previous weeks.

Warning: this post discusses sicknesses and various unpleasant symptoms outside of the normal scope of this blog. If this is something that you don’t want to read about, then I would suggest you to skip over this post. My Illness in Thailand Staying true to the motifs of the previous two weeks, this has been a week unlike any other. On Sunday, everyone at Thai Baan Association (TBA) was preparing for the huge celebration on Monday in honor of Pa Lam, the director, turning fifty.

Introduction After spending a week in Bangkok by myself, I figured this week would be a breeze. Boy was I wrong. Life in Plaboo Village is drastically different from anything I’ve ever experienced. This entire week has been filled with me learning about their food, beliefs, and way of life.

Foreword I’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback pertaining to last week’s post as well as many questions as to when my next article will be posted. I’ve decided that with my time and schedule, a weekly report, posted every Saturday, makes the most sense.

Introduction My first week in Thailand is now coming to an end. I had a busy week of sightseeing, eating, and so much walking. From Buddhist temples to abandoned hotels, this was a week full of learning and adventure. I hope you enjoy reading about my week in Bangkok and are able to get a sense of what it’s like to be here.