Porthole

37th week of the year 179. 5th week in Thailand.

3 ธันวาคม

Last day in Thailand. Stayed at Pinto Hostel in Bangkok. Flight was after midnight so I sent 6 postcards, wandered around the old Muslim silk-weaving district, chatted with guests from Moldova/Italy, France, Turkey, Brasil, Myanmar. Enjoyed my day but it was a very long one.

The line for check-in for Asiana at BKK was unacceptable. 2 hours? At least they let me use Fast Track for TSA. Boarding was quick.

3 ธันวาคม

Got up on time. Got to the train on time as well; train was late. long, very long trip.

Safely in Pinto hostel now.

2 ธันวาคม

I am planning my trip back. Not easy.

1 ธันวาคม

We went to Nong Khai by train. First time Ponnya was on a train. We took tuk-tuk... first time for me. I think Ponnya was fine with the train. I didn't like the tuk-tuk (thought I would slide off the seat).

I wrote letter to QPdoll is Grateful Now I have to find her address!

30 พฤศจิกายน

Went to Nong Khai. Saw Eugene. Difficult situation to get home.

29 พฤศจิกายน

Quick check-in. Not doing much today but did finish two more postcards.

28 พฤศจิกายน

I told Brandiwyn: "Excuses, excuses... I'm still in Thailand trying to cope with the reality that I'm in Thailand. No alligators but "paradise" is seldom without "surprises"."

I'm at Rajabhat U. in Udon. Spoke to folks about study/teaching/volunteering... hard to explain what I want. I'm not the typical tourist/expat here for the beach (what beach?) or "party".

This will not be easy if I choose to come back and stay. I need a reason to be here... more than just Pon. I can rest and write for 2 years but I want more.

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