Thailand

We had a wonderfully refreshing time in Thailand! First, we spent 4 days in Bangkok at the educator's conference where I got some good, practical ideas for my classroom. I have to admit though that the highlight for me was swimming and then having breakfast by the river each morning with a good friend of mine.


After the conference, three friends and I headed to the beach for two days. We started out taking the train, but when we realized we were on the slowest train imaginable, we got off and took a "taxi" the rest of the way.

Mandy on the "slow boat" train.


With Mandy and Adrianne in the truck taxi we took to Hua Hin.


Our bungalow was quite literally right on the beach. When the tide came in, the ocean lapped at the base of our patio. We spent most of our time swimming or walking on the beach. We also climbed up a nearby hill to visit the massive colony of monkeys that live there, shopped at the local night market, and got up early to watch two beautiful sunrises.





Now it's back to work with my lovely third graders! Six more weeks of school!