NOLA 2010

I've not been keeping up this post while on the trip to Thailand and Myanmar.  If you would like to learn more about where I've been and see more pictures, please visit:

www.mvrcrinthailand.blogspot.com

Peter

Visit with Ameena and Thong to Chonburi

The Journey Begins

Wednesday March 12

The beginning of the journey.  Yesterday was spent touring Bangkok with my father’s wife’s sister, Ameena.  We did a car tour followed by a riverboat tour.  Like many big cities in developing countries throughout the world, Bangkok is a picture of contradictions; incredible wealth staring down abject poverty and firmly rooted tradition staring back at the modern with skepticism.  Walking around the city I can feel the tension.  And at the same time, through the smiles and expressions of the people, the hospitality and kindness, I also sense the hope for the future.  I suppose the visceral feeling is enhanced by some of the outward expressions of some – check out the boat named ‘Obama’…