Thailand: It's a New Adventure

An Update with Pictures as I Settle in to Living in Thailand

Over the last few days since arriving on Thursday night, life has been a somewhat hectic dash of activity as I have been trying to settle in, get through jet lag, and learn how to function in a new country where I can't read or speak anything.

Typical parking outside a small market

And I even like the color

Touring the street markets and sampling local foods has been an awesome experience. Paying around $1 for a Thai lunch, but finding bedding for $50 and up, has been interesting. The cost of most things in Thailand are either significantly cheaper, or more expensive, than what I am accustomed to.

Traffic is another unique aspect of Thailand that takes some getting used to. Lane lines are seen as a mere suggestion, and lane changes are done by slowly sliding over into the other lane, whether or not it is occupied already. Traffic lights are rather long, or at least it feels that way because they have timers on most of the major lights that show you how long it will stay green, yellow or red. It makes for a convenient race start countdown when waiting at a red light...

I have been blessed with a moped to use while here, which is the preferred mode of transportation for most Thai people. It is quite entertaining to see how many people or things, or both, are able to fit on one small moped. Already in a few days I've seen small families using a single moped to get around, or what looks like moped delivery services with several large boxes stacked precariously around one small deliveryman.

The Kitchen Setup - Gas Cook Range!

This week's primary focus will be settling in, and getting the house I'm living in, with Alex and Jess, painted and put together. It is a great house with lots of space, although the walls could use a color other than the current greenish-white. Accommodations in the kitchen are nice, but for those accustomed to American kitchens, it might feel a little different.

I want to thank everyone for your prayers as I traveled the 28 hours to get to Thailand. It was a long trip, but went very smoothly and the only residual affects are jet lag which I am quickly getting over.

I also want to thank everyone who helped me get here through financial support, what a blessing!

Please be in prayer as I integrate into the team at Stop Slavery and we work together at developing and accomplishing several exciting projects which I will be learning more about (and sharing more about on here) in the next few weeks.

Here are a few additional pictures of the house I'll be living in, and the plane that brought me here  For all of the pictures, if you click on them you can see them full sized.

This is my house in a small quiet neighborhood a little south of Chiang Mai. It is amazing the houses you can rent in Thailand at great prices. This place was especially inexpensive, however, the inside needs some painting and small renovations. But with great space and potential, it is hard not to love it!

The Korean Air flight that brought me across the Pacific. It was as comfortable as 14 hours in a seat could be I guess. I was able to catch up on some movies, nap, read, and then realize I wasn't even halfway to my destination.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoyed the pictures. I will try to post more in the near future as adventures unfold!

Leave a comment with your thoughts, questions, or other pictures I should post.