Post by Tom Lonergan
Thailand. What an incredible place. From
the high rise buildings in Bangkok to the gorgeous views of the jungle
on the train ride to Chiang Mai, this country has impressed me from the
moment we touched down. The people are always smiling and friendly to
all. I am shocked by how many people can speak English here and I've had
very limited communication issues. Despite accidentally ordering
chicken organs from a road side vendor, the food has otherwise been
delicious. I haven't spent more than 4 US dollars at any given place to
eat and have always received generous portions. Despite looking almost
the opposite of the local people, I feel like I fit in with many other
European tourists that are all over the areas we have visited so far.
The shopping has shown me better deals than I could ever dream of back
in the states, the dollar goes incredibly far here. While sitting on the
9350 mile plane ride here unable to sleep with the passenger in front
of me reclining into my knees, I couldn't help but ask myself if it was
really going to be worth it to travel this far to see Thailand. Now that
I'm here, the answer is a resounding yes
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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