As slice of humble pie

So, in this post don't expect to find some amazing adventure. Instead these are sort of my thoughts on my experience traveling here as I've met others and seen new things. 

Same Same, but different

^^a great motto that the Thai people have. At first I thought it was funny, but then we started saying it as it was appropriate and it makes a lot of sense. 

We have just 3 short days left on this journey and each day when I'm in a new destination, I have to stop and think about how I'm really in Thailand! It's so humbling to take a look at your surroundings and think about how far you are from home. It's been such a blessing to learn about a whole new culture. It truly is a passion of mine to learn about other areas of the world. I've certainly got the itch now and want to continue on with adventures around the world. 

Among our travels we've met other young travelers, mostly from

European countries. When they ask us how long we're here for we say 2 weeks and they're shocked at how short of a time we have. However, in America when we told people we were going for 2 weeks they couldn't believe how long. It really opens your eyes to the fact at how behind the USA is culturally. It is commonplace for young people in other countries to travel for weeks, even months at a time. America needs to step up, I think our country would be in a much better place. 

This experience has just opened my eyes to see how other people live. They don't overindulge like we do in America. They're okay without air conditioning. Fresh fruit instead of chips and cookies is commonplace. Just being outside and being one with nature. No wonder America has so many health problems and bad reputations amongst other countries. We could truly learn from Thailand and its people on how to live a happy, healthy, peaceful life. 

On that note, first things to purchase in America: a cheeseburger and a wok. 

Peace, love, and elephants,

Melanie