Trying to find community...

One of the things I love to do when travelling is find and join in local community activities - I find it especially rewarding when these include music or dance. In Thailand, of course, it has proven more challenging - the language barrier means I can’t read posters or do a thorough social media search. Here are the fruits of my labour so far... I learned a) outdoor local music shows don’t only get rained out in Ottawa, b) being an expat might be a bit like being at camp - lots of amateur performances amongst cliques, and c) a hearty sing-a-long hallelujah chorus is possible anywhere at Christmas time! - LaraRead more