First day in Thailand! The place ride over Forrest did great! Landing in Thailand was so cool, but it is crazy how hot it is here! Coming from snowy Misawa, I was surprised to get out the airport to 90 degree weather. We checked into hotel in Bangkok, then we ate free food for happy hour, including a delicious papaya salad, chicken and pineapple, and so, so much fresh fruit. Watermelon, dragon fruit, passion fruit, cantaloupe, all you can eat. After that, we headed out to the local night market where clothes are so cheap! A soccer jersey for only $3? Even if it is a knockoff, that’s really cheap. Leanne got some flowy Thai pants she can wear at temples with an elephant print. We ate fresh coconut, fresh sugar cane juice, durian, beef with holy basil, and pudding with coconut milk and pulp. There is still so much to eat, but I’m sure I’ll get to experience so much more food tomorrow with the food tour. A surprising thing about Thailand is people are so free to touch your baby or play with your baby. Not at all like Japan or USA! The culture here is totally different.