Day 1 – Monday, May 5th

Spent all day packing and freaking out; left for Logan airport; bawled eyes out when leaving the parents; left Boston at 11pm.

Day 2 – Tuesday, May 6th

Long flight, but luxe amenities (hot towels at takeoff, two meals, selection of hundreds on movies, etc.); arrived in Dubai at 7pm; paid twenty USD for two pastries and a bottle of water; left Dubai at 10:30pm.

Day 3 – Wednesday, May 7th

Arrived in Bangkok at 7:30am; breezed through immigration and customs, but was delayed by The Longest Cab Ride in the Existence of Humanity; arrived just in time, disoriented, for orientation; ventured out in the evening for dinner and explored the neighborhood; got delicious chicken satay; went to bed early.

Total number of 7-11s within convenient walking distance: 8.

Day 4 – Thursday, May 8th

Woke up early to head out for a tour of the Grand Palace.

Hand-painted scenes from the Ramayana.

Actual evidence that I am in Thailand. I didn’t believe it until I saw the picture either.

Detail of one of the temples; design is made from pieces of Chinese ceramics.

Returned back to the hotel for teacher training, followed by a delicious welcome dinner accompanied by traditional Thai dancers (it’s all fun and games until there’s audience participation).

I think that brings us up to date!  Stay tuned for more exciting chapters in this adventure!