Busy First Week

Wow, one week has already flown by since we got to Chiang Mai. We've had a great time and seen so much. Here are some of the highlights:

1. Mike Sr. got to play in the praise band at The Gathering (local church) while Mike Jr. led worship.
2. We visited a silk factory and got to see how Thai silk is made starting with silkworms and how they grow and finally form a cocoon which is then processed for the silk threads. We got to watch silk fabric being woven on hand-operated looms which was really educational!
3. We visited the winter palace for the king and toured the grounds. Very impressive and (Trish) lots and lots of flowers!
4. Bought some souvenirs at the Sunday Night Market. It's different from other markets as it only is open on Sunday night and there is room to walk around. They actually close off a street so there is plenty of room. It's amazing how much stuff is made and sold here. It's like everybody is in a little business for themselves.
5. Patti and I got foot massages Sunday night at the market. Wow! We are both walking better as a result.
6. Went to a 4th of July Party for Mike's company on Saturday and got to swim in a 1-ACRE POOL!! It was huge! We had a lot of fun and some great American burgers. They even had some Miracle Whip on hand!

We're having a great time and being with Mike and Morgan and Aidan this long is really special. We know the next week will fly by, so we are trying to savor every minute!

More later!

Forever in Him,

Mike and Patti