We enjoyed India, but it was hard traveling there and we left emotionally, mentally and physically tired. We arrived in Thailand and had a place to stay for a few days with a friend that Rich's family has known for the past 35 years, the Poulsons. They have lived here in Thailand for the past 20 years and had their driver pick us up from the airport. What a nice feeling it was to have someone meet us instead of immediately having to figure things out on our own. On the way to their home from the airport I asked the kids if they noticed anything different from the roads in India. Quick responses were: no cows, no dogs, no pedestrians, no honking horns, no people sweeping the streets, no overloaded vehicles or motorcycles. The traffic seemed so orderly with the cars all staying in their own lanes. It's not quite as entertaining as watching out the windows in India.
That night we had the best ever Thai dinner at the Poulson's home. We all kept eating and eating and their 11 year old son asked if we always ate that much! (I think we has just anxious to play Wii with the boys). The Poulsons were leaving to spend Christmas in the United States and told us we could stay in their home for Christmas. So we have a tree, decorations, Christmas movies to watch, and a store close by with overpriced American food. The only thing missing is snow and hot chocolate. Instead we will be happy with a swimming pool and ice-cream. We are once again so grateful for the kindness shown to us. We will enjoy Christmas here, and then the day after Christmas we will take a train to the north part of Thailand. But it has been so nice to have a clean comfortable home to stay in for a few days while we rested, made some more plans and got ready for the next part of our adventure.
This sounds so refreshing . That will be a great place to spend Christmas. It makes me feel better for you. We are also in pretty place for Christmas. Love, Mom Hull
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