Becki's Thailand journal: The Evil Dastardly Rain! A Trip to the Market and Some Photos.

So today I have discovered yet again that I have terrible luck when it comes to driving my motorbike and rain. Note to self: Don't ride when it's cloudy and/or sprinkling. The second you do, and either get most of the way to your destination or set your mind on going somewhere, the sky is going to open and completely drench you!

Yes it was sprinkling when I left for the market (which is 10 minutes away) I figured the downpour was over but I was very mistaken. I barely got halfway off campus before the sky open up and drenched me :(

At the market the sweet woman who makes my weekly chai yen (iced milk tea...super sweet and delicious) laughed when she saw me and then pantomimed umbrella. Then I tried to explain with words and motions that I can't ride my motorbike with an umbrella, like a Thai person, because it's a 'motorcy' and I need 2 hands. She seemed to understand...I think.

Even being soaking wet I still enjoy walking around the market and buying my fresh veggies for the week. I love that I can buy a ton of stuff (tomatoes, onions, broccoli, dish soap, a bushel of fruit, a super sweet dessert, and dinner) for right around $6.

Today I did learn though that for my dinner I should always wait for the Muslim girl who normally sells me my yellow rice with chicken. She always gives me fresh hot rice (usually with some extra thrown in for free) and will hand pick a piece of chicken for me. Unlike the other girl who just gives me one of the boxes that been sitting out on display.

And now for some pictures!