United StatesVirginiaPatrick CountyStuartRhody Creek36°39’6” N 80°14’21” W May 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Twelve students and two faculty members will depart for Thailand on May 22, with the goal of exploring economic development, learning about SE Asia, and immersing in the culture. The group will moveRead more
ThailandBangkokWatthana13°43’27” N 100°34’46” E May 23, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
We arrived in Bangkok and it is busy and crowded. Our hostel is small and cute and it is perfectly located for dinner at the night market. Thais eat many times a day, and markets are open late. ThereRead more
ThailandBangkokWatthana13°43’26” N 100°34’45” E
May 24, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Our first stop today was the palace, and you can see how amazing the workmanship is. The king does not spend much time in the royal palace, we are told.
ThailandBangkokWatthana13°43’26” N 100°34’45” E
May 24, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
These markets are very exciting to see, with people in action. The colors are so vivid and the produce so fresh. The flower market is open 24 hours a day.
ThailandBangkokWatthana13°43’26” N 100°34’45” E
May 24, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Out last stop today was in Chinatown. There are vendors selling everything from rubber ducks to stickers to wigs.
ThailandBangkokWatthana13°43’26” N 100°34’45” E
May 24, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Today was a day of local transportation, including the sky train and the river taxis. Bangkok is built around a large river, and that was the primary form of transport years ago. Now, canals have beenRead more
ThailandBangkokWatthana13°43’26” N 100°34’45” E May 24, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
We visited some stunning temples today. This is the reclining Buddha, and you see Matt depositing coins into monk bowls to bring us good luck.
ThailandChangwat Samut SongkhramBan Rong FuenKhlong Sam13°25’54” N 100°2’58” E
May 25, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
We have left Bangkok heading west. Along the way, we stopped at a salt farm, where salt for eating and salt for skin scrubs is sold. We purchased scrubbing salts and we will but the other ingredientsRead more
ThailandChangwat Samut SongkhramBan Thai Hat13°23’31” N 99°59’4” E May 25, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
This area is known for palm sugar production. The sugar comes from the plant’s flower. It can be boiled and turned into very sweet candy.
ThailandChangwat Samut SongkhramBan Laem Lom Thuan13°24’5” N 99°59’19” E May 25, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F
The floating market is one of the highlights. This particular market became known after it appeared in a James Bond movie. While it is now geared to tourists, you can look past that to see what lifeRead more
