hey all, sorry about the lack of blog updating. i have had limited time at the computer, and consequently have had to sacrifice picture updates for worded ones. anyway, one month later, here we are.
most of these are pictures of our home, or the worksite. the snake watched us take a break one day at work, and he blended in really well, so it's likely that he was in that tree all day. when i came across him, he was readying himself for a nap.
there are a few pictures of the building process which is much different (and more primitive) from that in America. the photo with our truck in it (in all her glory) is our view every morning.
those nets over the girl's beds are mosquito nets to keep us from getting bit up at night, and those cattle are mixed in with water buffalo which cross the road past our house each morning.
coffee is a must, and i have been getting up just a little earlier to make eggs for breakfast. it tastes good after a night on the floor. i have opted to sleep on only my blanket, as my mattress is really warm. and truthfully, i am more comforotable on the tile floor, except when centipedes bite my arm and ankle as they did last night - burns...for awhile.
that little fruit is a cashew nut. we eat them out of a can, but it gives you perspective when you know how much work goes into that. that is one cashew, and they can only be picked when they're like that (yellow fruit), otherwise their oil is too concentrated and burns you. i found this out when i picked a green one, broke it open, and without thinking, later that night, rubbed my eyes and took my contacts out. i woke up the next morning with swollen eyes. it was a rush.
the pictures of destroyed houses, the beached boat, and the crazy pet monkey are from ban nam khem. that's near where we'll be going next.
the night picture is of ajan preacha and rodney at the fish fry last night - great fish! and the one of the woman in the yellow shirt is of P'Nit (ajan's wife) who is the most compassionate and generous person i've ever met.
the beautiful sunset pictures are on the beach about a mile from our house. the one with the wave almost got my camera wet, but i was quick enough.
