same same but different

When I come for a long stay, I get into a routine, get up go do or that... having a new travel companion has given me the opportunity to move sideways and do things differently.   Also, being in the same space all the time takes some conscious  action to get the personal space that is needed for centering and contemplation.   We get a great deal of personal time during our body work times and we are getting a good deal of that.   Yesterday, we booked with Phat and got a full head, arms, body back Thai massage and then hot herbs.  There is some creative juggling around food and last night I sent  back the first food I have ever rejected when a plate of clams and cooked shrimp arrived on my pasta.... Kim was very good in helping me to do that...and while the meal was not perfect....I was able to eat it. Next time, when I am not sure she is telling me that what I ordered is what she understood to be my food... I will ask her to repeat it.   more lessons. We also went for acupuncture and to the Wararot market.  Today, I hear from Rod that he has room in the class, we will start with QiGong and then
Ti Chi and then have something to eat and do a five hour body work... the  black feet deal, electronic in the body, oxygen in the body, oil on the head and the two person body oil... I hope to be able to stand after the experience.  Tomorrow is a the dentist and the Doi Suthep and maybe the pandas. Sunday is cooking class and the Sunday market and Monday off to the ENP.   I am going to see if we can book a room here upon our return from the next and then I will move to the Kristi.... so that is the plan ...my blogging is different, i have not read. eating more places...so same same but different.