Dinner with Mayla Students

November 2008,

On a warm evening, I was invited to attend a welcoming dinner for the Mayla students who were visiting our college. We went to the tallest hotel/building in Bangkok and had dinner. Thai/Western foods were set up buffet style and teachers, students and housemasters attended the event. It was a memorable night to remember.

Before the event, one of my students asked if I would come on "their" bus and ride with them. I thought, "of course!" Within moments, I realized that there was a separate bus for teachers, ;) Oh well! I felt it would be more fun with the kids, anyway. ha!

The VC students, M3-M6 were nice and complimentary of my style that night, thanks boys!! Remembering the long days of Catholic school and having to listen to a priest preach, I decided after dinner, to take the boys up to the top of the building to explore its surroundings. It was magnificent! And the boys were happy as they posed for many of my photos and that they didn't have to listen too long to the talks btw the teachers and visitors, hee!

LOL!! One of the best things I remember about that night is how Bangkok looked so beautiful with all its lights and how far it stretched out. As I looked out, I realized I was far away from home and how the city had become a piece of me. :)