Suntanning, Watermelon Shakes, and an Elephant?!

Hi!

I hope this finds you well! It's surreal to think that I've been away for just 2 weeks . . . somedays, it feels like I've been here much longer! Don't know if I've mentioned it before, but I'm really saddened by all the stray dogs here . . . . it's said that there are over 120,000 strays in Bangkok. It's so sad to see them around - so dirty and unloved. It makes me miss Soda so much more!

This past weekend, 6 of us went to Ko Samet. We had to take cabs, the sky-train, a bus, and a speed boat to get to the island. And it was worth it!!!! The amount of traffic in Bangkok is unbelievable . . . it took us forever just to get out of the city! We travelled for over 4 hours! The island is so amazing! White sand and clear water . . . . and of course I forgot it was SALT water! I kept licking my lips - YUCK!!! And yes, Leah, I had a bunch of Watermelon shakes. I think I'm officially addicted to them!! Yummy! I finally got to see Ilda and Louis! It was so great to see them. Ilda's mom was in from Winnipeg, so she was getting the "star treatment" on the beach - massage, manicure/pedicure, etc.

Sad news: my friend got her purse stolen - with EVERYTHING in it!!! Passport, bank card, visa, camera, phone, keys, etc. We're hoping that things will get sorted out fast, as we have a trip planned for the last 2 weeks of October.

While waiting for the bus, we saw a man walking an elephant down the street. And of course, I just had to feed him! (the elephant, not the man! ha ha ha)

Check out the pics on the link!

Stay well. Keep me posted with things. I love to hear about you all.