Things I've Done so Far

So I've been here about two weeks and I haven't really updated anyone on what things I have been doing in Thailand, and to be quite honest I don't really do anything "touristy" because I don't have time. I have been able, however, to have some free time and hang out with people at the more bustling places! So here is a log of what I've done, and what I would like to do one day.'

• The Royal Palace
• Very beautiful, intricate murals
• It is interesting to see how revered the King and Buddha are here in Thailand
• "Buddha is not for Tattoos" "Buddha is not for decoration" 
• Signs and slogans continually posted around the temple
• Lots of Chinese tourists
• My group managed to find a restaurant hidden away from the crowds, and praise God for that! The food was more reasonably priced and delicious than what surrounded the area
• Taking the water taxi here was hot, smelly, and a fun experience! Definitely would do it again
• Chinatown
• Your typical Chinatown. A lot of Chinese people and Chinese food. Food is really good though, and it's also a very pretty place. 
• Riding the tuk-tuk is cool too. Not much to say about it though. 
• Overall it's a cool place
• Ko Phi Phi/ Ko Chang
• I haven't been able to visit these places (and probably won't be able to, they're quite far from Krung Thep/Bangkok). However one day I would to go diving here (I need to learn how to scuba dive first). The beaches look beautiful and the seas are clear. 
• Ayutthaya
• The previous capital of Thailand before Krung Thep (Bangkok). Filled with ruins and old temples, this was a place I was hoping to visit this time. Unfortunately no one was ever able to and things always came up, so I haven't been able to visit. However, next year I can hopefully come back and be able to visit!

Yeah, so far I've only done two things that could really be considered sight-seeing. For the most part, I'm just teaching, hanging out with my students, going to church, and eating. Not complaining though, it is very fun to be serving here, and God is teaching me so much (more on that later).

Hope my prose will be better next time. I'm very tired today.

Chenglin Lee

Correction: the previous capital was Thon Buri, not ayutthaya