I am going to be living in that red area seen on the map, Udon Thani. I have been told that the Thai culture is very conservative and very strict when it come to the Buddha or the royal family. One thing that I believe that I will have a hard time with is communication. I have been trying to learn Thai but it is a very difficult language. I want to get the basics down before I leave for Udon Thani so that I won't be totally lost when I get there. The weather will be really hot and humid, not like Hawaii where there is cooling trade winds. Many people take more than one bath a day there because it is important to be very clean. Also we aren't supposed to touch the head or point the bottom of our feet at anyone because it is a sign of great disrespect.
I cannot wait to leave! I want to learn how to cook Thai food! Thai food is very delicious but people have been telling me that I will get sick of eating Thai food though. I still have to talk to more Thai people about the culture and everyday life. I also have been thinking about getting a cellular phone and the option of bring my lab top or not.
