These are moments that I think about all the time:
1. The trip out of BKK - Forbes was driving. Claire, Swati, and Chesed were singing softly while it started drizzling outside. I took the window seat and slept through almost the entire way. We arrived at this cafe, it was a beautiful one near the hillside. The view was insane as we overlooked the entire roadway towards the cafe. The clouds felt within reach and the sky was our only limit.
2. The local restaurant near Lance's uncle's condo - we had som tam there after an intense gymming session. The spices there hit the hardest and I will never forget how bad it was (but in a good way). Phet maak.
3. The beancurd place - Forbes brought us to eat at this Thai traditional dessert place. But what all of the customers were hooked on was the female volleyball game that was screening. It was super intense and the small spot erupted with cheers or disappointment with every point scored and lost. My first time in BKK was for football and I left that trip with nothing but deep admiration for the athleticism and determination that the Female Thai players have at such a young age.
4. Dolphins - Dolphins came and greeted us in the boat when we were island hopping around Phuket with S46. I prayed and hoped to catch a glimpse of them that day. It was almost as though they heard my prayers and appeared. I will never forget that moment.
5. The cold air - Huey, Xiao Yan, and I took a long stroll all the way out from the lodge. Though we were seriously disturbed with flies, the cold air wrapped us all around. But, the air became warmer as the sun started to creep out. It was a warm embrace as I took in everything that Nature had to give.
6. 5 odd kites - the rest went to do either kayaking or trucking, while the locals and I decided to take a bike ride instead. We cycled past the dam and saw everything as much as we wanted to. We plopped ourselves at the roadside to watch the sunset, with 5 odd kites flying right above us. The air felt clean and it was a constant slap in my face.
7. Peppa Pig - I was really happy when I was around the children and Youths I met in Vietnam. If anything, I hope to be their joy and sunshine for a day. I told myself that. And I am super glad I was. The hospitality that I received when the cooks heard that I was vegetarian was beyond me. I kept trying to convince them that what they cooked was more than enough for me. But it was the one in the wheelchair for me. She was a joy to be around and she was indeed, the big sister of the entire group. She took care of everyone and she also wanted to take care of me. She gifted me a Peppa Pig and it is still with me till today. One day, I will return with the Peppa Pig with me.
8. Skipping around Benjakitti Park - I loved spending my time just walking and skipping around Benjakitti with one earbud plugged in. The view, the sky, the quaint silence in the morning and late evenings. I never finished the walk between Benjakitti and Lumphini Park but I do intend to soon.
Will add on when these moments come...
