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Stitches and Silkworms

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11.20.2006 sunny

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Sa-wat-dii Kha from Thailand!

These past few weeks have been filled with rest and adventure. We spent some wonderful time on two beautiful island beaches in Southern Thailand: Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Keith and I both had Thai massages on the beach ($7 for one hour!). Oliver and I took a snorkel daytrip around Koh Tao and the tiny island of Koh Nang Yaan (3 small islands connected by a sandbar). Oliver had his first motorbike ride on the way to the Thai doctor in our first official trip mishap. On our last day on the beach in Koh Tao, he stepped on some glass and we got to see firsthand the inner-workings of Thai medicine. $35, 20 minutes, 3 stitches (and a whole lot of screaming) later we were on our way. Soon thereafter, Emmett got seasick on the water taxi back to Koh Samui. Luckily that is all behind us as we are now in the Northern Thailand city of Chiang Mai. The food is fabulous: Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Green Papaya Salad, Fried Chicken with Cashews, Tom Kaa Gai Soup and of course, Pizza. Yesterday we hired a Tuk-Tuk (small scooter taxi) to drive us around and visited the Prah Singh Temple, an Umbrella Factory, Insect Museum, Wood Carving Center and Silk Factory. The boys were fascinated with the silk making process from the worm to the cocoon to the thread and finally the weaving. Last night Oliver and I took a Thai cooking class together. After shopping for our ingredients at the local market, we chopped, mixed, fried and stirred. We departed with full bellies and recipes to share with our friends when we return. We miss you all and Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by debic 9:12 PM Archived in Round the World | Thailand

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We saw your blog address at school conferences last night and quickly jotted it down. I have not shared this with Ike yet, but he'll be very excited to see your fabulous pictures. He told me last week that when Oliver returns they were going have a REALLY LONG playdate. Glad to hear you're have a wonderful time! Mark Jockers

11.21.2006 by Jockers

So have you decided on the slow or fast boat. Can't wait to hear how much Koh Tao has changed in the last 6 years since I was there. I had fond memories of getting a staff infection from doing my diving there. Oh the memories...I'm so jealous. Have a wonderful holiday. ky

11.21.2006 by kyuda

I answered ourlatest Blog Thurs. @ Kev's computer, but I must have left something out cuz it didn't go thru. Anyway - popsicle is doing just great; driving, going w/o her cane, going to the play "The Phantom", etc. And BEST of all - she let me come back to "our" bed!!!!! Had lots to eat Fhxgvg (youall know "M"'s cooking - and she had to do it all without a stove or countertop or sink, etc. Hope youall had a Great Thxgvg; stay well, stay careful, and have fun!!!
pops

11.25.2006 by barbiedale

Thank you for the postcard. Thank you for bringing the world to me while I go about my daily routines. You are in my heart and only a thought away. La Vida es hermosa. Love, Elaine :-)

11.29.2006 by quan yin

Hi, Keith and Debi,

I was just home to celebrate the big 4-0 with the family. Your folks seem like they're doing great. We shared alot of laughs about the old ski trip days. Anyway, we talked alot about your adventures, and my dad sent me the blog. What fun! I can't wait to read more about your adventures!

Cousin Jennifer

01.30.2007 by Jen Chavez

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