We arrived in Bangkok airport 11:30 Friday. By the time we gathered the luggage it was 2:00 am Saturday morning.
Most of the team slept about six hours before getting up for breakfast. Some only slept for about an hour. We sporadically met (sleeping in) for breakfast. The buffet was very good with all kinds of foods available – traditional and Thai.
After breakfast we met with Greg Coley (CMF missionary) to plan the next couple of days in Bangkok. Min led devotions about being “shrewd as serpent and gentle as a dove” while we are in Thailand. The group walked to the “elevated train” for a trip to the open market (Chuchuck). The market was not like “Target” according to Min, but it was filled with most anything you want to imagine. Renda came all the way to Thailand to walk away with a “rubber chicken” that makes noise – we are sure she will let everyone listen to her chicken. The market had new smells that are sensitive to most of us. Lois had Pepsi in a bag. The vendor took the glass bottle and poured the contents into a plastic bag and gave her a straw. A new experience for her.
After short naps and Renda’s foot massage, next to the hotel, we were off to dinner on the River of Kings. The Thai traditional meal was very good. The scenery along the river was filled with the opulence of the Kings buildings and the slums of Old Bangkok. The meal came complete with traditional Thai music and native dancers.
Back at the hotel we met for reflections of the day. We had a short meeting and prayer. Before bed the team is gathering the supplies we need to tomorrow. Tomorrow morning will be working at the church with the Coley’s. --- The Thailand Team
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