NEW LENS

     Last year, I fried my short lens, and Henry had a good one that he was willing to sell to me.   I have more to learn about the macro and wide angle features, but I am pleased with the sharp color.  I have had a day of stomach rumble and sore legs... so taking it a little easy.  I have finally figured out why people think I am thinner. My weight is the same, but I am shorter.  I will weigh in twice a week and take measurements monthly as I do in the states.   

     I am pleased with my intentional living that I am establishing - body care, vitamins, keeping the space neat, watching my food intake.  Now I will put the exercise and meditation into the mix and start my 8-week course of developing my meditation practice.

    It doesn't take long to get the house into a splendid cell for easy living.  Dish detergent, sponge, paper towels, mouthwash, etc. and happy bonny.  Tomorrow I will get a helmet with a visor since I am now riding at night without glasses.  Monday I will take the Prada's to the shop and have lenses made so I can see out of them.   All good.

    These are a few shots with the new lens.  The first is an ad for lodging.  Thay would come to $6 for a four bed and $5.40 for the eight-bed.  There are bunk spaces for about $3 but no A/C.  Some of the folks on quests or just wandering are happy to have a place to toss their bag.

This my desk space in my bungalow.  I have a king size bed that I use for sleeping and laying out tomorrow's clothes etc.  There are an open closet and refrigerator and hot pot for my tea and instant coffee.  The bath and shower are separate, and there is a table on the porch with a fan that I can sit at during the day.  It is quiet here.  I am aware of the buzz of the refrigerator and my fingers on the laptop.  I love that everything I have at home on the laptop is right here.   My bank, my photos, etc..   It makes the transition smooth.  Because I am a long stay, I get a break... but all of this is $5.50 a night.

I liked the colors in this picture. They are so Thai.  The woman, standing talking while twirling the hula hoop is the massage person who is waiting for customers. As you might note in the window, a Thai or oil massage is 300 ($8.50).  To the left is a spirit house and on the wall two mailboxes with the air con fan behind her.  The spirit house probably belongs to the building since she has a small shrine on the ground behind her.  If you are doing the math, even if she gets ten customers a day, she is only making $80.  My Phat gets $3 a customer so I tip well.  

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