This Thanksgiving ...

I'm thankful Misha and I brought the Great White North to Laos - complete with maple leaf shaped mashed potatoes courtesy of Megan's boyfriend, Pisa! 

I’m thankful I’ve been able to try my hand at teaching! I’ll give y’all a full update on my classes for this term, but here’s a picture of one of my classes from last term. I have all these kids again!

I’m thankful Kerin and I stopped at the Mulberry Organic Farm in Vang Vieng. 

Luang Prabang 

I’m thankful I went for a run on my first morning in Luang Prabang in search of Ock Pop Tok. When I found it, they asked me to take their staff photo!

Check out their website. It's a concept, folks.

I'm thankful Kerin and I spent a day hiking, kayaking, and swimming. We even fed some elephants!

I’m thankful I got to eat the 10,000 kip ($1.25) buffet at the night market!

I’m thankful our guesthouse was right across the street from a temple. I woke up early a few mornings to watch the boys in saffron during the alms giving ceremony. I’m also thankful for Skype because it allowed the fam to see it too!

I’m thankful I got to spend a day cycling around Luang Prabang.

I’m thankful I got to see Wat Xieng Thong.

I’m thankful for khao soi.

I’m thankful Misha came for a few days and that Nin and Rachel were our waterfall buddies.

Kuang Si Waterfall in Luang Prabang

Tad Se Waterfall in Luang Prabang

                  I’m thankful I got to do this.

   




And this.



















I’m thankful Megan joined us for a day. That day revolved entirely around food. Utopia for breakfast and lunch, Joma ice cream for a snack, and Tamarind for dinner. 

Misha and I lounging at Utopia. Look it up, folks. It's a concept. 

 I’m thankful we went back to Ock Pop Tok and chatted with this lovely lady.

I’m thankful Clare joined us for a day and we got to eat more delicious food at Tamarind.

And finally, I’m thankful that you, loyal readers, care enough to check up on me despite my month long absences. 

Sok di der!

KB