A lot has happened in the last few days but I've had really bad internet connection so I haven't been able to write...sorry about that.
First off another one of Matt's classmates arrived she is Dutch and a lot of fun. While we were eating at "our spot" a lady came up with a sack of some type of vegetable which I thought was really weird to do while we were sitting in a restaurant. Then I looked over and there was a friggin baby elephant!!!! So Matt and I both got to feed the baby elephant for what I think was about 50 cents each. I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the night. It was awesome!! We went to move the Dutch girl's things into her room and when we got there the "manager" was drunk off his ass and could barely walk...then before we knew it there were about 4 drunk thai guys in this little apartment and Matt and I decided that she would stay with the Irish girl until she got a better lock on her door. So that night was pretty interesting.
Yesterday we spend the day in Bangkok with one of Brooke's random contacts her name was Nila and her friend was Juan. They could quite possibly be the nicest people in the whole world. They not only took us around the Grand Palace, markets, and a few other temples but they also told us all about the Buddahism religion and how it pertains to the temples. It was great not to only appreciate the beauty of everything but learn about the tradition as well. We also took a ride on the long boat along the river and got a unique view of Bangkok and the Palace as well. Then instead of getting on a bus for the hour ride back to our place they were nice enough to drive us back, which took 15 minutes.
Brooke and I are going to go to ActionAID tomorrow and work a full day also just to see what they are all about, and little Matty starts school tomorrow. My mom has actually gotten me in contact with two people that live in Bangkok who seem like they could have a lot of opportunities for us as well. I am really excited to see what they may have to offer.
I know this may seem odd to a lot of you but we have yet to go crazy or do any real partying. We have seen a lot of the sights: china town, the biggest Pagoda in the world, the largest Buddah in the world, the Grand Palace, temples, and a breath taking oasis of lush green forestry that will no doubt serve as a terrific writing spot. We have yet to enjoy any clubs or bars in Bangkok or any of the beaches. The plan was to go to one of the most popular islands this weekend but Brooke and I will be working on Sunday for ActionAID so we may just go to a beach that is an hour away on Friday and come back Saturday. I'm sure I will have even better stories after the beach.
Everything is going great over here and we are still having a blast. I'm not feeling so good today so we are taking it easy and just getting ready for a big week. Hope all is well on your side of the world wherever that may be!
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Ryan
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Hey bud. I had a pretty long conversation with the lady i work with from Thailand today. She is from phetchaburi which to my understandng is about 2 hours south of bangkok. She said to buy as much stuff as you can over there because every thing is so unexpencive. She said the dollars has nearly lost 25% of its value though. She was explaining to me that it used to be 40 (whatevers) to 1 dollar where now it is only about 30 to 1.
Anyway, I got her email address from her. She told me to have you email her any questions you might have. She said she has some contacts too. vinna1@hotmail.com (her name is vinna) She told me you can get calling cards or phones at any grocery store that only cost 5 cents a minute to call the U.S. So really you have no excuse not to be calling. She calls there everyday. Hope all is well.
She told me to tell you to watch out for traffic in bangkok and to stay away from burma (i guess its hostel there- nothin you cant handle im sure)
What is the name of the university that lil' Matt is going to? Tell him good luck on his first day. Get a picture of him with his book bag and his cute "first day of school outfit" on.
Ryan,
Sounds like you are experiencing the real Thailand. Feeding little elephants. I think I did that in college. Just joking.
I think Wayne, Scott and Neil committed to another Michaud brothers reunion. We are planning on going to the Nebraska game in Norman, OK. I should be a fairly tame trip since non of us are really husker fans.
I am glad you are finding things to do. I am hopeful the contacts mom has found will work out. Thanks for keeping us updated and we will talk to you soon.
Dad
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