I'm Here!

     Hello, everybody! I arrived in Thailand Monday night, and I've spent most of the week at the school trying to wrap my head around how a Thai school functions, buying stuff for my apartment, and sleeping. 

     I have been super tired this whole week. I'm not sure if the cause is jet lag or the extreme heat and humidity. Probably a combination of both. I've got lots to say, but I'm going to save most of it for another day when I have more pictures.

     I started a blog to share certain experiences with my students at S.S. Elementary. Rather than repost, I'll just link any posts I do on that blog to this blog. HERE is my first one about bathroom signs.

 On Thursday, Mai (ใหม่) and Jin (จิน) took me to a buffet place called T-Bone. It had steak, mashed potatoes, soup, salad, and Thai food. It was 200 baht ($5.90).

 In addition to the buffet, we also had Tom Yum Goong (ต้มยำกุ้ง). You have to shell the shrimp yourself here in Thailand. 

 Another shot of the soup.

 Last night, I had a roti (โรตี). It is sort of like a fried crepe. I had her put banana on the inside. Often, these are served with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate sauce drizzled over the top. The green at the bottom is a banana leaf. This cost 30 baht ($0.88).

Last night for dinner I had Bami Muu (บะหมี่หมู). This is one of my favorite foods. This cost 35 baht ($1.03).

I hope that everyone is doing well back home. I miss you all already. Transitions are never easy, and while I am very happy to be here, I would appreciate your prayers as I get used to a new lifestyle here in the land of smiles. 

More posts to come soon.