Sat Night

Back at my favorite blog spot. 79 at 8am Sunday going to be hot today..but the express bus is air. In my lifetime, I have spent about a week looking for glasses and keys and on this trip, probably a day organizing. I hate not to know where things are and I did bring too much stuff. For example, my fold away suitcase.. give me a break.. this is so small I could hardly get my hill tribe stuff in it. Prior to meeting Beth and Martin last night.. I took everything out of everything and got it into two packages. My go home clothes will go in my pack and if I carry one heavy mother ... my wood stuff as a carry on, I think I will be OK and not have to pay too much. Anyway, for all intense, I am packed.
I met the duo in the lobby of the Star and had a few Chang. Beth was concerned that everything did not go smoothly for everyone...Ellen/Liz not feeling well and the mix up about the film and the extra room charge and lots of walking and steps. You know Beth.. she would want everyone to smile all the time.. it is the struggle we remember the most. I suggest that next time she help all be more ready by telling them . it will be different everywhere.
I for one had a memorable time and I am glad that I went. We had some good laughs and they appeared to have enjoyed the beach. They were getting up at 4 to go to India. Martin was going to use his palm alarm to get them up.. I got up at 4:15 and they were ready to go..
Since was also leaving for the south in the AM we just went to the corner where we first ate the first night in BKK. In a Beth style she told me what was good... it looks like vomit but it tastes great. I have been here too long for that sounded just fine to me... It was good and the sauce was very good. In the south I will pay 1000 bt a night.. but it is a very big famous resort ..so that is good. I checked out the spa prices and they were 1500 .. I am sure there is a local person on a side street and I think I will try a Thai massage. Beth and Martin appear to be planning another trip.. not sure how it will work out or where.. but flying in and out of BKK is easiest. B&M were very impressed that I was able to locate the various places that I have and get around as well. The people are terrific and I have had some great help.
On the morning walk to the Internet I watched the locals stopping for their morning grub. Oh.. our dinner last night was Martin's treat.. and for three.. meals it was 120...that is about $4. the juice here is very good.. and I will have an orange juice before I go to the bus. I would love an omelet but I will settle for another baked potato.
The street traffic and constant movement goes on and on. I noted the farang are the only one's smoking on the street.. and they do scrub up the area every night. It will be great to get a full nights sleep tonight.. she says hopefully.
Well, I have started to cool off.. for those of you wanting me to get anything you forgot to get or want more of.. I have a little time on Weds.. so comment and let me know. I know Sheila is reading this and is so sweet to write a note.. (the bowl for Janet is the monk bowl.. Beth said I got a good deal) ..but if anyone the rest of the band are giving a look.. thank you all .. each and everyone for making this a great passage in my life. I am working on my book and getting more into the living with awareness and attention.. it is a perfect meditation life. happy journey to bonny...b