The Karen village
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
We learned about life in a Karen hill tribe today. The Karens are an ethnic group from Burma and many have fled the country to avoid persecution. This tribe has been in Thailand for many many decades,Weiterlesen
Just fruit
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Students being goofy with fruits. Nothing more to say here.
Girl crushes
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
IMO, Karen men are very macho...and my girl students agree. They especially liked Tom, seen here.
Jungle trek
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
The jungle here is dense. We followed our guide, who cut a path with a machete, on an adventure.
Earl eats everything
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
Earl ate a termite, tree bark used to address diarrhea, a red food like celery, and a bamboo shoot. He wanted to eat a bunch of other things...but they were not safe for humans.
Delicious Karen lunch
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
The reward for completing out jungle trek was a great lunch of bbq chicken and bamboo steamed sticky rice. Then, a dip in the swimming hole.
Hot springs
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
Our last stop today was at the hot springs. We were the only non-Thai people there! Some students grabbed a quick massage. Prices are around $7 per hour.
Where is Professor Rosado?
27. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
Hmmmmmmm.
Scenic view
28. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
On out way to the border, we stopped for a scenic view. You see floating homes held up by bamboo, but there is no water right now.
Three pagodas pass
28. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 88 °F
Our first stop was historic three pagodas pass, commemorating peace between Burma and Thailand. There is an interesting market with Burmese products, but parts were closed off because the princess wasWeiterlesen
Supporting an orphanage
28. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 88 °F
Lunch was at a new restaurant run by a local orphanage. Then, we visited their facility to tour their women’s weaving project and shop. The products they produce are incredible, and money earnedWeiterlesen
Orphanage tour
28. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 84 °F
We visited the orphanage facility today. Interestingly, not all kids are orphans. Some come from families that are too poor to care for them. And there are no adoptions. The place is run by an ItalianWeiterlesen
Toy's restaurant
28. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
Lunch at Toy’s...easily the best food in the country. And the prices are ridiculously cheap.
Sangklaburi
28. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
We are in an area that is actually two villages...one Thai and one Mon (Burmese hill tribe). They are connected by a long wooden bridge that goes across a lake. The scenery is stunning. The bridge wasWeiterlesen
Concert by the kids
28. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 77 °F
The kids at the orphanage put on a singing show for us. It was truly amazing.
Can't resist the kids
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Kids offer face painting, in the traditional Burmese style, as a way of earning money. They are pretty adorable.
Monk processional
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We got up very early to participate in the monk processional where they collect food. You see platters of rice and snacks that can be purchased to offer the monks.
Good deeds
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Completing good deeds brings you luck in Buddhist culture. This stand sells animals that you can buy and then free. We selected some turtles. Christen is releasing by the water.
Making offerings
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Those who wanted were able to make offerings of flowers, candles, and incense at the temple. You purchase a package of items, including hold leaf to apply to the Buddha statue.
Sunken temple
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
We went by boat to visit the old temple that was used before the lake was created. One section has fallen down in this past year. You see some our ladies wearing traditional Thai skirts.
Beautiful flowers
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
The colors are so beautiful here.
Scenic look
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 88 °F
This dam was built about 37 years ago and the view is incredible. Hydroelectric power is collected, but it sounds like it is also an important source of water for the area, which is heavilyWeiterlesen
Earl eats everything-part 2
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
Strawberry flavored white bread?
Jackfruit farm
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
We visited a jackfruit farm that also had a restaurant. You see Sarah next to the jackfruit tree...and the fruits are huge.
Trip to Tesco
29. Mai 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 88 °F
Tesco Lotus is owned by Walmart. So, we took a tour to collect prices that we will use for an assignment.