Be Safe

This is what many people said to me before I left the states and I still get emails that express this. In my travels over the course of my life I have encountered some intense moments especially during my backpack days in Europe. Also when I was younger traveling by Greyhound bus to see my Uncle in Los Angeles was not always a pleasant moment.



I know that most people do care and really want me to be safe but I have to say I feel more safe here than ANYWHERE I have been in the world. The people here for the most part are friendly and more than kind.



Perhaps I am the funny American that gets reactions from many people and it is always fun loving. On my route to school I see some of the same people and although I just know how to say hello and thank you there is a level of respect from the Thai people that I've never experienced in my 51 years here.