Thailand Mission and Cultural Trip 2015 - Journal 5

What an exciting day. It began at 8:30am when we left for the rain forest (Khao Yai National Park), less than an hour away from the University. We had good fortune to see monkeys on the roadside.

The leeches were not in abundance, but a few found some good blood in some of the team members. A highlight was the hike down to the waterfalls; where we got some great photos.

We were again fortunate to get to the Jungle House when no one else was there to ride the elephants. So we had all four elephants to ourselves.

I found the mango stand where I got great mangoes in the past. We bought a lot; and the vendor shared generously with us.

Every year there is some new tradition that is started. This year it was the Chocolate Factory. They were in heaven! We have to thank Spring who happened to see the sign on the road; and she didn’t have to plead too hard and request that we stop for a moment.

Every year Lorraine asks us to get a huge bag of dog food for the dogs on the farm. We got 2 this year, because Kalene also wanted to donate one. Kalene’s main purpose in coming on the trip these 3 years is for the purpose of having special time with the dogs. I mentioned on Sabbath that not only are our projects farming, teaching and health care, but it is animal love and care as well. Thanks again Kalene and Lorraine.