Soooooo.... I have been in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a while. Most come here to take advantage of the gorgeous trekking, the opium, the hill tribes, and the peaceful Pai, but I did none of this. I spent five incredibly relaxing days doing yoga every morning for 3.5 hours. This also happened sometimes in the afternoon (4-6), and experimenting with some meditations at night for about 2 hours each. This along with my Udallas course load kept me very busy. Mix in 2 nights of going out on the town with my friends from Vang Vieng, and one amazing cooking class, and there you have it. :)
I have seen some of the most beautiful temples and met some of the most spiritually enlightening people. They have really inspired me to want my next trip to be to India. Maybe to learn from a circle of yogis?
Today I'm headed to Bangkok and on to Penang, Malaysia. Like an idiot, I tried to book a plane ticket online and chose the wrong destination as my arrival airport. So... instead of going to the islands, I'm headed to Penang (another island). For about three minutes I stressed about the non-refundable, non-changable nature of the flight, but then I just accepted it. I'm going to Penang!!! Woot! The ticket was only forty dollars, so I could just buy another one, but I'm learning how to let life take control a little bit.
I've been traveling around with some Israelis for the last few days. Last night we had an interesting conversation about what they feel when they see German backpackers like them. One said that this didn't affect him, although he has been apologized to before. The other said that seeing a German was like seeing a distant enemy, neither of you had much interest in communicating. What a difficult bridge to cross even two generations away. Just thought I'd share.
I miss you all. I'll be home in the next 18 days!
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aw honey i guess i'll see u next time. anyway u'll be surprised to know that im actually leaving, leaving this all, for better or worse..planning a 8 month trip around the world :) i'll have to lure u back to asia..enjoy your 18 days :) promise u will talk to me when u get back home! i love you so much <3
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited to see you. Samantha wakes up nearly every morning and kinda squeals "Jessica is coming home in 13 days!" or at least she has done that twice :)
ReplyDeleteWe have to be kinda quiet about the cruse around her. If I told her we were going she would be really sad/mad we aren't taking her.
I want to go to India with you.
You have inspired me to do some yoga this morning. I hope we can talk soon.
You are my heart, Mom