Over the last few weeks and weekends we have truly embraced Bangkok. The once overwhelming city has very much become comfortable and do I dare even say homey. We have been to many new restaurants, clubs, and even malls. I thought we had already explored all the shopping, but undoubtedly there was more. Bangkok is such a big city that even after being here a year I think I will only scratch its surface.
Here is a little bit of what we have been up to. Two weekends ago our Thai friend had a pool party at the beautiful new duplex she moved into. We got to meet a lot of new people and spend the evening around an aesthetically pleasing pool.
Last weekend we went to an event at a tapas bar on Silom Soi 4, right in the heart of Bangkok and where the redshirts were camped out for many weeks. Needless to say, we are very happy they are no longer there. The bar had a cover charge to get in, but with it we got an array of Spanish food. It was among the most delicious meals I have had here. We had everything from croquetas to seafood paella. After we feasted our friend was being the DJ on the next level up. We danced a little and then soon headed across the street to another tapas bar.
Everything has been rolling along nicely at school. I think the schedule is FINALLY figured out (half-way through the semester!) and it is already midterm. I am giving a few exams this week and a few next week. I even have to give them to the first and second grade class. That just seems a little silly to me, but it has to be done. I am really missing teaching my second graders, but now I am just extra excited for my one class period a week with them. I think they get excited too :)
We have Monday and Tuesday off school because of the Buddhist Lent holiday so I am headed to Phuket. About nine of us are going to the island to stay at my friend Jenny's fathers home. I can't wait!! We just have to pray it won't be rainy!
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