last night we took a 20 minute drive up a mountain just outside of chaing mai to a temple called 'doi suthep'. i am so happy that we went to see it at night because it was empty besides us, a few locals, and some monks. during the day it is a big tourist attraction and they sell small buddha statues etc, taking away from the wealth of what's really there.. we walked around the chapel area, and then took our shoes off and walked around the temple. there were 2 monks up there polishing a buddha statue and talking quietly amongst themselves. it was extremely peaceful and humbling and i wished i had my journal with me.. i felt i could've sat for hours thinking and writting.. we saw a woman monk dressed in a white robe performing some sort of ritual and walking extremely slowly up an aisle.. the 2 monks polishing the statue visited with us and answered some questions.. one was only 22 and had been there for 4 years.. pretty incredible.
regardless, i lied about not blogging until i got back.. i didn't want to overshadow this amazing experience with stories of jungle trekking. so, we leave in 30 minutes to the market for supplies, and then, jungle here we come..
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I hope I am signed in now, Mel! Re your National Student Loan. You must send them a letter to change your mailing address to here. Otherwise all mail goes to Regina. Include your name, SIN#, my name, address, Phone #, and authorization to have your mother check into your repayment plan while you are away. I would also say a huge prayer while you are in those very spiritual places that you receive the MAXIMUM when they are considering you for the Millenium scholorships!! Please do this asap, as it is very important! Will let you know the outcome. We are so happy that you are posting often. Please keep us abreast to your where-abouts! Lots of love to you and your travelling co.. XOX Mom
Hey look at you elaine--making comments! You're just a regular high tech mom. :-)
But do you think I can do it again? This is all very frustrating. Looking forward to ANg coming home this week-end and setting me up here.
I keep checking looking for new info on what's happening. Keep safe! xox Mom
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