Posts by Parita Patel

First day at a new school

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Today we ventured up the mountains to the nun’s orphanage. After a weekend of fun…. elephant trekking, celebrating Amy’s birthday, and a trip to the nature club… it was difficult to get back into the swing of things, particularly when the task at hand was planting peppers and aubergines (eggplants). The thermometer read 36 degrees. [...]

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A weekend to remember….

It’s been a little bit non-stop since we landed in Bangkok, our hotel is on the infamous Koh San Road…. shopping mecca by day, and a crazy party by night. We’re all having a great time, and getting on really well. Heading up north to Sangkhlaburi this morning- on a 7 hour (hopefully air conditioned) [...]

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8 days to go….

….and it still doesn’t feel real! Since yesterday my ‘to do’ list has escalated from two items (get anti-malaria tablets and pack), to an almost two-pages long list (most of it unnecessary e.g. buy a bum bag). My plan will be to get through as much of The List by next week, when I will [...]

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