The time has arrived when I put down my carpentry tools and embark on another journey into the vast world outside the confines of my home country. I use the word “confines” not in an unruly or condescending manner, but in the reality that, for me, Americanism has the ability to overshadow the amazing things that happen every day at all corners of the globe. Although the computer age has given us the ability for virtual travel through news and travel websites, it just isn’t the same as experiencing foreign countries first hand.
One of my favorite hobbies when traveling is to keep an eye on the newspapers and foreign news broadcasts. It is interesting to see perspectives of current issues from various cultural viewpoints around the world. These perspectives give me the tools to help evaluate my own viewpoints and inevitably cause a revamping of my opinions.
Over the past few months I have brushed up on my Thai language skills. My new repertoire includes numbers, a vital aspect of survival. I am also now able to string together some simple sentences. It will be exciting to test my new skills in daily life around the country.
During this new journey to Thailand and beyond, I will again use my computer and camera to note some of the things I find interesting, practical, funny, amazing, or just beautiful. I will try to add posts on a regular basis over the next few weeks; I hope you have a chance to check in.
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I wish you an insightful trip.
susana
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