We Have Arrived!

Sawatdee Ka! We arrived in Thailand at 11 30 jan 5th, and got to our housing at 5am on the sixth, how's that for one heck of a travel day, eh? Initial impressions:

it would be good if i knew thai.

While driving in the dark, it was interesting to note what it was that i did see, and am curious as to what it will be like in daylight. But what struck me the most was the very near proximity of poverty and wealth. Many lean-two styled houses of tin sheets lined the interstate, with open doorways as if inviting a stranger's gaze. Most shocking was one home using raised road as the roof, leaving a clear view of the bed inside. I think the interstate may have been this family's only shelter. But then about one block away was a very lavishly decorated bridge in honor of the king.

The two things you'll see most in Thailand; roadside adorations to the king and seven-elevens. Not Micky D's. Go figure!