The team, all 15 of us and Dave our leader. We are standing up at Doi Suthep a temple overlooking the city of Chiang Mai. Seconds after this picture was taken we expericenced a earthquake that only lasted a couple of seconds.
"Pop in a Bag" anyone?
Left to Right: Torrie, Becky, Shayna, Me, Wendy, and Kristin
We got to go to an orphanage for about an hour one day. It was great fun. This is me reading to one of the little boys there.
We had a couple of days here in the city and then packed in tight into a van and truck, and headed up north to some missionary's house. The drive north was amazing though I became hooked on my dramamine!! We spent time getting to know the village there, learning about cultural study, language learning and life there. We headed off two days later on a curvy road heading further north, to our destination close to the city of Nan. The team spent the night in a village that was nestled high in the mountains. It was a great experience and I loved it. We spent time talking to the missionaries there and what they went through with culture and language study. Sunday was spent meeting with Christian villagers. It was amazing to hear God worshiped in another language!
This was our meal at in the village. It was actually really good. Cat fish, chicken, sticky rice, and veggies.
Here is a little Prai girl that I got to hold after church. She was so precious...just look at those cheeks!
The team had a day were we went to the elephant camp and then to a snake farm. It was interesting...
Here is Kristin and I on our elephant!
Me and a python...yicks
Overall, even though being sick for part of the time, I had a great time. God stretched me, challenged me, and I was encouraged by what the missionaries and our leaders had to share!
