Venturing Eastward

Ok, so this is my second try at writing this entry. The first failed due to internet connection difficulties, so I don’t quite have the motivation or spirit that I had the first round but here is a little background on where we are going next.

When we were making our plans to go to Thailand it was imperative to me that we visit a farm and live with a Thai family. The only way I knew how to do this was through an organization called WWOOF (World wide opportunities on organic farms). It’s an international network of organic farmers that offer their home to people in return for work. It’s a great way to learn about farming and other cultures and a cheap way to travel. I got in contact with a farmer that seemed to suit both me and mom, and luckily she was happy to have us at her home. Her name is Supijit and she is an English teacher at the local high school and also has a rice field. It was the perfect combo- farmer and teacher (and mother of two teenagers). She lives in a town called KhamKhaekaew which is about an hour north of Ubon Ratchathani in the Yasothon Province (Eastern Thailand near Laos border). So that is where we are headed for now. We don’t quite know what to expect but are excited to get out of the busy city for awhile and live and learn in the rural areas. We plan to stay there about a week and then go North to Nang Khai and then to Sukhothai and back to Bangkok. We will see how it goes. We will face challenges such as the language, accommodations, and transportation but there will be many great stories and adventures along the way!