We have been gone 4 months! Time flies.
I have been blessed with some amazing opportunities while here (A JOB, a promotion and travel), however, thoughts are now beginning to turn from the present towards the future and what will happen once this year is finished as the year may have two possible ends. Either the school year (May 31st) or the contract (August 9th). Do I continue here? Go home? Go elsewhere?
What are my considerations? Family? Career? Retirement? Friends? Romance?
When do I begin job hunting? Now? March? May? Aaaaahhhhhhhhh!
Except for the job, the reality of being here does not quite match the expectation which will make returning in January a little difficult.
Enough philosophy! It's time to celebrate another weekend getaway. Pattaya is just southeast of Bangkok and is a mecca for tourists, backpackers, 'cottagers' and weirdos! We stayed in Jomtien Beach and from what I could see, it is the tame area.
We took the bus from Bangkok; a two hour ride that cost only 124 Baht each (approx. 3.50). A motorcycle taxi took us from North Pattaya to our hotel for 200 Baht. hmmmm seems a little like a rip-off but we concluded public transportation is always cheaper. Now. To explain the motorcycle ride; motorcycle taxis are quite popular here so that is not unusual. This is the unusual part. Picture a scooter, 3 people, 2 backpacks and 1 duffle bag. No helmets. Driving on the road BETWEEN the cars, passing cars by swerving into oncoming traffic! We arrived safely and can cross the experience off the bucket list (thank God I don't have to do that again).
The Rabbit Resort is beautiful. Quiet and right on the beach. We spent 6 hours lounging and reading by the pool on Saturday, then went for a long walk along the beach towards the night market where we bought dinner from the vendors. Then went Christmas shopping in the market. A long walk back along the boardwalk, a late night cup of tea and bed. We awoke early Sunday morning, spent 5 hours reading on the beach catching some more rays. Then lunch, a taxi to the bus depot, and home in time to finish homework, bed at a decent hour and up for work at 5:30am Monday.
Today is Thursday 5 December; Father's Day in Thailand. Father's Day because it is the King's birthday so we have a day off. Then Tuesday is Constitution Day. So a couple of weird weeks of work, holiday, work. Then Christmas break. So see you soon!
One of the Pools
What is inside this armoire? Dishes! Of course.
Our Beach
So nice
