Today we woke up well rested and ready to head to our volunteer dorm. We flew about an hour northeast of Bangkok to Udon Thani. We then took an interesting cab ride (with 8 other people) to Nong Khai. The taxi dropped us off at the 'Green Dorm' of Travel to Teach where Rick and our other coordinators were there to greet us. The Green Dorm is located in the heart of Nong Khai. We, however, are in the Meechai Dorm about a 10 minute bike ride from the Green Dorm...and what a bike ride it was!! We were dodging traffic and looking over our shoulders so as not to be run down by the occasional toyota truck with 13 people packed in the cab. After reaching the dorm, we were introduced to 2 of our housemates; two women from Belgium. We saw our room, yes, OUR room...with a full bed and were happy to know that no one else was staying in our room!! (We also have internet access at our dorm). We have unpacked and are getting settled. 2 of our housemates, guys from Australia are in Laos for the weekend, so we will meet them later. We are off to dinner tonight with the rest of the crew...we are the only Americans, so I am instilling them with some Republican values...just kidding Fishers...ok, signing off.
Yeah! I am so happy that you got a room for TWO only! I know that was a big concern of yours:) I love the bike ride....you will come back and be #1 in spin class!! Jules, not so sure about that "republican" comment at the end there!!!
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I am so excited that you have Internet in your dorm!! This way we will all stay so connected and we will get to share in so much of your experience. We miss you and are SO excited for you. Glad to hear the accomodations are turning out well! Can't wait to hear more about your dorm mates! Sending our love! Eileen, Aar, and Mia Grace
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We searched high and low, expecting to find the Phoenix Rolls hidden in a sock drawer or under the bed... but alas, they were instead delivered by our esteemed real estate agent - you guys are so sneaky!!! Anyway, so excited to hear you arrived and are settling in. I would pay to see Julie riding a bike with her backpack on while dodging traffic, classic. Ryan, I am sure the Europeans will be totally immune to any Republican persuasion, but nice try :-)
ReplyDeletejulie-please keep ryan in check with those republican comments:)
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