Book Buying in Bangkok

Left for Bangkok today with Carol and three staff members from the library. We plan to visit the National Science Museum, the aquarium in Siam and go to as many bookstores as time allows. Oh yeah, and we'll buy some Thai books and science equipment for the library.

Lots of first-time experiences for three Hmong guys who grew up in dirt-floor huts. A few from today: First time on an airplane. First time in a six-story book store. First time on the skytrain. First time on an escalator. First time going 130 kph in a taxi.

After a traditional Thai/Laos lunch of sticky rice and grilled fish we branched out a little and tried Mexican food for dinner. They were good sports about it...


Checking out the spoils from the first day.


The trip promises to be unlike any previous trips to Bangkok...