As of yesterday, I have now traveled in Thailand via plane, train, tuktuk, sky train, public bus, red truck, motorbike taxi, and have driven a car and a motorbike. I rented a motorbike yesterday to get around a little cheaper and easier. God was definitely protecting me! Haha! It's a lot of fun, I have to admit. Lots of the traffic rules I learned in Texas.... don't apply here for 2 wheels! There's definitely an advantage, until it come to rain or accidents of course. I mounted my camera to my helmet, so I hope to get some photos and video today. It looks like it will rain a lot, I left my umbrella-ella-ella at my friend's house, and I have to take the scooter back by 4 to return or rent another day, so I'll get moving after I finish breakfast and post this.
Yesterday I met my future roommate (come December) and a friend of his. We went to a market near his house that has inexpensive but delicious food. I think any savings I would make in my budget from cheap rent with him will probably go to more food...
I will most likely have the opportunity to return to Bangkok next week for a few days to see my friends again and to go to Hua Hin, that's where the king usually lives.
I know some of you saw on Facebook or Twitter where I got to speak Mandarin with a guy yesterday. It was random. He was walking along side me as I was being shown an apartment, talking to his son in Chinese. He looked over at me and said hello. I couldn't resist. It was really encouraging. I haven't used it in a long time, and I found out a friend here met some Chinese Muslims I can practice with. Exciting yet a little intimidating!
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