With the season opener scheduled February 11 at Khon Kaen I expected to see some practice.
No action there.
Looks like a resort going up next door to the Sakon FC training center
Local Aloha Water Park seems to be closed for the season
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Hope I did not lose it in translation "Pawn Shop." Still in the process of moving in. Still building shelves
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 The motorcycle trip to Nawa to attend Mick's funeral on Wednesday left me physically exhausted and a bit in pain.
Thursday I had a Bangkok appointment and did a round trip in one day. 5:30 am to 9 pm.
Return flight from Bangkok my mental headcount, counted over half a dozen, possibly ten westerners arriving in Sakon Nakhon on that flight. The numbers of westerners visiting the area for short and extended visits are way up from what they used to be.
Most noticeably to me, the morning flight to Bangkok via AirAsia there were no services unless you paid extra for them. Not even a bottle of water.
Nok Air did offer a miniature bottle of water. Pictured is a Nok air complimentary water bottle next to a 5 baht bottle. I had an inflight meal on the way home, and spotted other passengers being served Singha. Keep in mind these amnimineties have to be paid for at time of booking.
Had not noticed it as much on my morning Airasia flight, Nok Air no legroom. My knee was pressed against the seat in front of me. Behind me a mother flying with a presumably one year old infant. Lets just say it was a one hour non stop kicking and bouncing trip.
Somewhere in Bangkok I received a two Euro coin (valued at 78 baht or US$2.48) instead of Thai ten Baht. These coins are identical in size and appearance
Spent a couple hours in a Bangkok restaurant enjoyed a blt with chicken and egg. "Keep your whiskey out of sight, no problem."
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I had met Mick at a few public expat events. Not close friends, just friendly acquaintances.
For me the motorcycle drive to Nawa was physically exhausting, but I wanted to pay my respect to the family and make some photo memories.
Got to say hello to friends and acquaintances, and meet new ones.
Receiving mourners at the residence noon and before.
Temple Appointment 1 pm |
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Awaiting further information (driving directions).
Think the town is NAWA, also the home of Bruno's bar.
Trying to decide if I want to do this trip by motorcycle or hire a car.
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