There is a huge inflatable rubber duckie on Nong Prajak Lake Park here in Udon. It's something of a symbol for the city (See the previous post). This duck looks just like the one in the park but has the added feature of sound. It quacks! A thoughtful gift from an adoring husband.
At district meeting the missionaries had noise makers and the tiara along with treats.
For my birthday, the missionaries taught me the "Tim Tam Slam". Tim Tams are basically a chocolate covered graham cracker. One performs the slam by biting off one corner, then biting off the opposite diagonal corner and sucking milk all the way through the Tim Tam. It's an ingenious use of both cookie and milk.
Almost laughing at rude age comments from Ray
One of the beautiful young single adult girls here in Udon made this pencil sketch for my birthday. It is much bigger than the picture looks. We love Ae (Kiriya Phrabang) and know she will be a great missionary. She received her call to serve in the Australia, Sydney North Mission just a few days ago.
Our English class celebrated with us and brought a beautiful plate of traditional Thai khanom (treats).
Thai food is beautiful in its preparation and presentation. With Thai food each of the senses is included in the experience..
The day after the "BIG DAY" we went to the one and only Mexican restaurant in Udorn (and probably within a 200 mile radius). It's a Tex-Mex style with really, really good chile. The owner, Casper, came and introduced himself. He's Dutch and taught himself how to cook Mexican from the internet. Right, a Dutch guy who is self taught doing Mexican food in Udon, Thailand. Expectations weren't very high but we were very pleasantly surprised. The prices were very reasonable and the food, all things considered, was quite good.
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