Our first full day in Thailand was spent at Father Ray's Foundation in Pattaya. In the morning we went to the school for disabled students and spent time learning about the different programs Father Ray's provides. They offer a two year program in areas such as electronics, machine repair, and working in a call center. All things that persons with disabilities are capable of doing. In Thailand people with disabilities are often overlooked because there are are no special schools for them. If they come from poor families, they often earn wages by begging in the street.
In the evening, we boarded a bus to Bangkok and arrived late and spent the night in our youth hostel there.
Saturday was a full day. In the morning we went on a walking food tour. Our guide took us to four different eating establishments including open air food stands, a bakery, and a sit-down restaurant. We also sampled foods and fresh fruits from food stalls along the way. Everyone did a good job of trying new things. We have an adventurous group!
In the afternoon, we took a bike tour of Bangkok. We cycled down alleyways, past residential areas, through china town, through the flower market, ferried across the river, saw temples, etc. It was a great way to see a part of Thailand that most visitors never see.
These last couple of days have been so fun! On the food tour we tried lots of new foods that I probably never would have tried in America. Squid was surprisingly not very gross. I'm getting better at eating spicy food! I loved the bike tour! It was such a great way to see the city. It was cool to ride through the back allies and all of the little food markets. After our 4 hour bike ride we went back to the compound and had some really yummy pad thai and then... we got a fish spa massage! I feel like I need some of those little fish at my house, it feels so good! It's definitely a weird feeling. That whole day was great and the city is so exciting! I'm definitely going to miss Bangkok but I'm so excited to go up North! I love and miss my family and I'm so proud of my brother and excited that he will be serving a mission in Peru!!! Love you all! (:
- Shelby <3
Hey guys it's Ramona!! I am straight up exhausted, but the past couple of days have been an absolute blast! I feel like I have been gone for two weeks already, but it has only been a few days. The food tour was incredible! I really surprised myself with all of the food that I was willing to try because usually I am not a very adventurous eater! I tried squid, and other weird, sour, and spicy foods! The bike tour was super cool, but it was just sooooo hot! Whenever we were riding the wind was blowing so it wasn't too bad, but whenever we had to stop for water or traffic the heat just killed me! We went back to the compound and stuck our feet in tanks of fish that eat off your dead skin, and it felt SO weird, but really good! I am super excited for the next few days to go and teach at the school, and I cannot wait to see what kind of people I can serve! Today I also really liked going to the english branch for sacrament, there were so many different people from all over the world! We also visited the grand palace, which was spectacular! I am dead tired, so I will write more later!! Blogging off:)
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hey its kyle!!!!!! this trip has been absolutely amazing! the food tour that we went on was spectacular. I tried so many different foods that i normally would not have. I really enjoyed most of it too.
we also took a bike tour and got to see the real bangkok which i loved. i really had no idea how much i have been blessed with. We saw what poverty really was and it was an amazing eye opener. When got to go to the grand palace in bangkok which was one of the most amazing things i have ever seen. i am super excited for all that we have left on this trip !
-kyle
Hey its Cami! The food tour that we went on was so cool! I loved getting the chance to try all kinds of new, delicious food! The bike ride was cool because we got to go on the backstreets and see the non tourist parts of Bangkok. Then we got to go back and do a fish foot massage! It was definitely one of the weirdest feelings ever! We got to go to an English speaking branch for church today and I thought it was really cool. Then we got to go to the Grand Palace. Everything there was covered in gold and jewels and was just gorgeous! I cant wait for the rest of this trip!
hello its brianna! The food tour was so delicious! Before i came i was nervous to try the food but i love it as long as it isn't too spicy. The bike tour was super fun! It was cool to see all the sites that they took us to. Also our tour guides were awesome! The international ward that we went to was so cool. It was awesome to see people from all over the world and of different cultures gather together. I can't wait to go work with the kids up at the school up in northern Thailand!
Lauren
so this has been kinda amazing! walking down the streets was a little surreal because thereis an unending amount of food and items lining the streets. Justwalking oneblock there would be five or six shoe stores and each would have at least a thousand pairs in each store. Then outside of eachstore there is fruit andfood lining every street making it hard to walk on the sidewalk. i have never seen so much stuff in my life. it was ridiculous but so cool. all of the food tastes really good and none of it is processed so it tastes a lot more natural and healthier. their junk food is not as good though because its not really junk food. it tastes less unhealthy so that might be the only disappointment. that is all.
Well I have learned I am horrible at using a wheelchair. When we were at Father Rays doing the wheelchair obstacle course Sara and I came in last place! I blame the wheelchair it was like high centered the whole time! Anyways it was really fun to play with all the blind kids at father rays school for the blind.... when we went to the beach we learned how to guide them... my little boy was adorable! he knew a little english and would say funny things all the time! He sang songs and was a crazy active little boy! (I only accidentally made him trip once... I told him step over the rope but guess his english was not that good.)
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