Post by Ginny Anderson

Today we arrived in Bangkok! Our time in Chiang Rai was short, but I took a lot away from our time there. In Chiang Mai we went on our first village visit to the Akah village. During our time in Chiang Rai, we were able to visit another village. We went to the Lahu-Lisu village. When we arrived at both villages, I didn’t know what to expect. I was skeptical about whether or not the village people would accept us being there. I ended up feeling very welcome by both villages, just as I have felt welcomed by other Thai people. At the Akah village, we played with the children. At one point a little girl ran up to me and threw her arms around me. Although we did not speak the same language, I knew that she was happy we were there playing together; it melted my heart. At the Lahu-Lisu village, we were invited to celebrate the new year with them at their festival; we even got to eat dinner that was prepared by them. I tried the bamboo shoots, which were SO hot but delicious! At the festival, the village people were also selling other various foods to help fundraise for their village. A classmate bought dried squid, which I also tried. Let’s just say, I am not the biggest fan, but I am glad that I at least tried it. I cannot wait to see what Bangkok brings! 🙂

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