Visiting with our Partners

We chatted around the fire, 'till late into the night.

the smoke helped keep away the mosquitoes.

The Locals

Syd and Pam watching a local craftswoman.

(weaving beautiful cloth)

Much patience required !

The neighbors - checking us out,

as we check them out.

A neighbor who dropped by

(to see these odd looking visitors).

Checking on the Coffee

In the Village -

Lot's of Coffee - out to dry

Inspected by -

Inspector # 38

Trip to Village

Preparing dinner

in the Living room, of course.

Dinner, community style

Hey Pam, you finnished with that ?

Team Trip to Coffee Village

Ready for a road trip.

Let's see, sticky rice, bananas, mangos...

Looks like we're all set.





Here's the Team - at the top.


Thank goodness for self timer cameras.

WE'VE COMPLETED OUR FIRST YEAR OF THAI

We have just finished our first year of Thai language Classes!! We will begin Module 3 this summer!!

Our Teacher is Khruu Too!

She is very patient with us and makes "rian phasaa Thai

sanuk" which means "studying Thai Language fun"!! Khruu Too's favorite "khanom" or "dessert" is Chocolate Inside Out Bundt Cake!!

CELEBRATING A NEW YEAR--2008--

Here we are celebrating the New Year!! Even Sadie

wanted to join the party!!

THAI NEW YEAR IS ALL ABOUT FIREWORKS!!

The way to celebrate any holiday here is with fireworks!! We attempted to create a "2008" Neon light!!