We are starting our Thailand trip with a stay at the home of friend Dale Howe, his wife Noriko, and sons Tobi and Kai. They live in a lovely community connected with the International School of Bangkok where Dale teaches Psychology and History. We began the day with breakfast of delicious fruits and bread then a 24 mile bike ride around the area. Leaving the gated community, we crossed several busy highways then peddaled along paths through the market areas, along narrow raised concrete walkways over the water, hopped on a water taxi to cross the river then proceeded through the countryside. we tried to take pictures but there was so much to see that stopping every 2 seconds was impossible. We saw temples, rice fields and stray dogs, homes on stilts and high rise apts....all next to each other. Great way to see the sights. It was good the get the body moving too. After lunch we watched Tobi's soccer game...great player. He is in 3rd grade and Kai is in 6th. They really enjoy their school here and it looks like they both have lots of friends. Dale is very happy with his teaching job and Noriko loves teaching a Nia class (a form of Japanese dance...I will visit this class on Monday, hopefully).
Al wants me to join him in the pool!
Pictures to come later!
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Hey guys welcome to Asia. Sounds like a cool place. I'm sure you will get the insider's view of Thailand with your friends living there. That is always the best way to see a country. Don't let Al try to ride any of those scooters.
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