Minor Accomplishment #1: We went to Costco this morning which is like a Sam's Club. They are very popular in much of the US just not in Oklahoma. I was dumbfounded to say the least. The quantities available, the products for sale and above all the price were enough to make me love this place. First of all, they had all the familar US brands for almost the same price. We bought a giant box of Raisin Bran for less then $8 US Dollars. There were giant blocks of cheese for only $5 and gallons of milk were less than $6. To put this in comparison, a VERY small box of raisin bran in Chiang Mai would have cost $10, 8oz of cheese would have been almost $6 and milk cost the same. On top of that there were products that weren't even imaginable to buy in Chiang Mai such as Pecans, Marshmallows, Hershey's Syrup and Goldfish Crackers. Not to mention frozen Chicken Nuggets and you guessed it-Turkey! A real, live whole turkey for less than $20. The same Turkey in Chiang Mai was about $75. Needless to say, I was excited.
Minor Accomplishment #2: We walked all by ourselves using only a mediocre map to a huge wonderful park. It was great to get some exercise and fresh air. The park is called Daan Park and it is very close to our permanent apartment. Chloe got to slide and swing and release some of her tension as well. She is such a trooper. We have put her through multiple moves this year and with the exception of a little jet lag exhaustion her attitude and demeanor has just been perfect. We could not ask for a more adaptable three year old.
Minor Accomplishment #3: We found the emergency exit for our temporary apartment. Check out the pics below.
I stepped out on balcony this morning and noticed this hoist pulley system.
After glancing at the instructions complete with diagram located on the wall to my right, I realized that this was intended for
human use. Go figure. By the way, we are on the 10th floor.
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4 comments:
Hey don't rub it for those who live in CM!! Just kidding=) I am excited for your treasures that you found today!
Thanks for keeping us updated! We think of you all every day and wonder how things are going. I must say the "hoist" could or could not be comforting --- is it in case the elevator quits working? At least the semblance of a woman is one with long, not dark hair - maybe a tourist? Next picture looks like it changed her hair red when she hoisted up. ha ha
It sounds like "so far, so good" with this new adventure. I do hope Ava's rash doesn't amount to much; measles or chicken pox come to mind.
Keep posting - we love keeping up with you. Gma Pat
Glad you are finding things much better than in your other country, Thi...Sounds about like Chicago when you first got there. Where do you park your car?? 10 stories up and a fire breaks out, you will feel safe with you fire escape in place and ready to use.
Weloved your story. Best to you.
grandpa and grandma Mills
I think I'll change my prayers to praying that you don't ever have to use the pulley system. ;)
By the way, I'm jealous of the Costco! That's awesome. We had one near us when we were up in Minnesota, and I liked it a lot better than Sam's. I'm glad you will have easy and affordable access to more American foods when you want them...
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