Three long flights, an overnight stay in Taiwan, and we finally made it to Chiang Mai. We have only been here two full days but it has felt like a week! Chiang Mai is different than I anticipated. It is very much a touristy city. There is a Starbucks here in case we have a hankering for something that reminds us of America. They also have a Mexican and Italian restaurant. The Thai food has been amazing and very affordable. (See us above eating at the market)Only 35 Baht ($1) for some yummy food. Maybe $2 if you add a coke and dessert. We cant wait to explore the city we live in and the culture that surrounds us.
Yesterday we walked three miles to get to the grocery store. There is plenty of transportation but we didnt think it was a far walk. We were wrong. Long walk + Really, really hot sun = really sweaty Dara and Sarah. The best news is that we have an A/C in our apartment (PTL aka Praise the Lord). Opal, our Thai friend, who works at the Centre took us around on Friday to tour apartments. We finally found the right one for us. It is a very nice and clean apartment complex. Our small room has a refrigerator, dresser, couch, and a bed. Thats right, you read correctly...one bed and two of us. I guess they dont believe in twin beds around here. Dara and I will be sharing a bed for the next nine months. :) Luckily, neither of us snore.
Last night we made our first friend. We were so excited that we had made our first Thai friend and then we found out she was Korean. haha We are still excited though. We started talking about our faith and she even came to church with us this morning. She thought church was interesting and she wants to start reading the bible so Amen!! Her name is Sejin so you can be praying for her. :) She lives in our apartment complex.
On Monday we start teaching English at the Centre so we will learn more about our schedule and what our day to day will look like. I cant wait to see how the Lord is going to use us both. Thank you for your prayers. It is such a blessing to have a wonderful covering over us.
Yesterday we walked three miles to get to the grocery store. There is plenty of transportation but we didnt think it was a far walk. We were wrong. Long walk + Really, really hot sun = really sweaty Dara and Sarah. The best news is that we have an A/C in our apartment (PTL aka Praise the Lord). Opal, our Thai friend, who works at the Centre took us around on Friday to tour apartments. We finally found the right one for us. It is a very nice and clean apartment complex. Our small room has a refrigerator, dresser, couch, and a bed. Thats right, you read correctly...one bed and two of us. I guess they dont believe in twin beds around here. Dara and I will be sharing a bed for the next nine months. :) Luckily, neither of us snore.
Last night we made our first friend. We were so excited that we had made our first Thai friend and then we found out she was Korean. haha We are still excited though. We started talking about our faith and she even came to church with us this morning. She thought church was interesting and she wants to start reading the bible so Amen!! Her name is Sejin so you can be praying for her. :) She lives in our apartment complex.
On Monday we start teaching English at the Centre so we will learn more about our schedule and what our day to day will look like. I cant wait to see how the Lord is going to use us both. Thank you for your prayers. It is such a blessing to have a wonderful covering over us.
WE LOVE SARAH And Dara!!
ReplyDeletePraying for you and very excited!! Keep blogging...we are following! Love you both!!
Love you guys! I am already loving to follow and see all that God does while you are in Thailand! Miss you and Im praying, keep the updates coming!
ReplyDeleteWow, your place is nice!!!
ReplyDeleteAMEN!!! Praying for you ladies so much!!! Praise God for people to bring into the presence of the Lord! That is what we are all longing for! to meet with the Lord! Can't wait to keep hearing what the Lord is doing!! Love you girls!
ReplyDeleteLove Sarah Joy