At last the curtain comes to a close..

So I now officially have 2 days of my trip left. It's both sad and exciting because of all the stories I now have to tell. Also because I can't wait to catch up with my loved ones. The past few days have been very laid-back. English lessons went on as normal but I am the only volunteer here at the moment so there isn't much for me to do (seeing as all of the work is first agenda for larger team members). I don't mind this at all.

I'm glad for the many opportunities that I've been able to experience. During this week I have also been able to hangout with the Kirwan family, which is always great! They've opened their arms and included me as part of the family (which gives the perfect opportunity to pick on my American accent). Don't worry it's all in good fun!! They're so much fun to be around. They are such a lively group of people and there are never any dull moments.


Today Jenni took me to see the White Temple in Chiang Rai. It is a beautiful structure. The building itself is made with what looks like white plaster. Inlaid are millions of tiny mirrors. Unfortunately it was raining today and it was overcast when we went. I can't imagine what it would look like when the sun is fully shining on it. Today was my last English lesson. Instead of having a normal class, the kids wanted to play with me. A lot of the students were missing anyway because many went home to their villages. They have a week off because the Swine Flu infected their school. The students, Jan and Inn (our translators) and myself played Simon Says, and the Thai version of Duck-Duck-Goose. The kids had fun and I got to take home a few class pictures. Life is good. I'm sad that I have to say goodbye to them tomorrow.



For dinner, the Kirwans, a few friends and myself went to an Italian restaurant then went to the Night Bazaar for fruit shakes. The girls decided it was the perfect time to play "Honey, if you love me won't you please smile?" For those unfamiliar with this game the object is to make someone else in the group smile so they become "it." In cases like this it's helpful to know any funny faces/voices to play the game. We were all enjoying it. Tonight was a lot of fun. My flight leaves at 10:20 am on August 1. I'll be home by noon on the 2nd. Please pray for the weather and whatever else comes to mind within the next few days. Thank you all for your support these past few weeks!!

God Bless,
Cory :)