Na Doon

I was invited to go to a province, called Na Doon, a little over an hour away from Mahasarakham with a student that had a car. Another student of mine was able to come with us as well. It was so incredible how excited they were to make sure I was having a good time in Thailand. These particular students did not know as much English so communication was more difficult but it was just as enjoyable as any other experience here. They brought me to a Buddhist pagoda that was built in this location in honor of ancient ruins found under the earth. It was very beautiful and had a museum area around it. The students paid to have me photographed around it and the pictures were printed off there. Next we went to dinner. We ate at a restaurant in Sarakham I had never seen before. When we got out of the car my laundry lady (apparently holding a night position at this restaurant) ran up to greet me. The students were so confused to why I would recognize someone. We ate in a raised hut and had a great shared meal. Thai people generally share food unlike in America where we order our own dish. We then went to the market and had my nails done. I let my friend pick out the design, orange and white with flowers it was 5555! 5 or five=Ha in Thai, so they write this instead of hahaha :). We ended the night with an ice funny that they ran ahead and ordered for me so I couldn’t pay. As we went back to my apartment, my friends continued to question if I had fun. I am overwhelmed with the generosity of my new friends!