The home stay was one of my favorite things we did on this trip. It really made me appreciate all the things I have back home. Even though it was hard to communicate with our home stay mother it was still a really cool experience. I enjoyed going on the tour through the rain forest and learning how they use all their natural resources to make coffee and tea. I never knew how coffee was made, so that was really interesting.
Getting to listen to the leader of the village was very cool also. It's inspiring how much he loves and cares about his village. The fact that they are making moves to make their village totally eco-friendly is awesome. It was cool to see that they are working hard to keep their culture, but also are aware that times are changing. It will be interesting so see where they are in the next five years.
Another one of my favorite parts was getting to interact with the babies and the little girl that lived in our home. We were able to give her gifts and she was so grateful. The respect a five year old shows told her Elders is nothing like I've seen back home.
I'm so thankful for the opportunity to have gotten to spend the night and day with that family. I only wish we could have communicated better.
This blog has been created for students participating in the 2014 University of Minnesota learning abroad course Families and Healthcare in Thailand. Students and professors will share pictures and stories about our experiences in Chiang Mai, Chiangrai, and Bangkok. Please join us as we learn about Thai families, culture, and healthcare.
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