The Sun? What’s that again?

Prachit, my coordinator, emailed me last night and said that Krista, the new volunteer had arrived. Prachit said that she had to go to the elephant camp this morning but would pick us up at 1:00pm if that was ok. I told her that was great as I was only planning on doing a half day anyway.

I woke up feeling better, although still tired and just blah. BUT I think my stomach is finally back to normal..WAHOOO! I had a little cereal for breakfast and a half of PB&J for lunch before meeting Krista and Prachit.

Krista is 33 and is from Holland. She works for a software company that was able to give her 6 weeks to visit Thailand (4 of which will be for volunteering). She has never been to Thailand before but has done a fair amount of traveling!

Prachit drove us to the orphanage, which was GREAT but I thought she would show Krista how to use the public transportation. I was NOT complaining because I enjoyed the AC and comfort of her truck (which actually isn’t that comfortable but it’s all relative).

We arrived at the orphanage while the kids were still sleeping (well, crying) and I soon questioned whether or not I was ready for this. It was hot and the sound of a LOT of babies crying was giving me a headache! But, it was great to be out again as I had almost forgotten what the sun felt like.

We spent the afternoon playing with the kids which was fun as always, but I still don’t feel so hot. I felt bad because I felt like I was only “half” there, but I did the best I could to comfort the crying ones and change diapers.

We DID get to celebrate birthdays though which was fun! We took the older kids to the main dining hall to celebrate about 4 birthdays. I THINK they were celebrating the birthdays for January but I am not sure. It was great as they had a cake with candles and presents for the kids. I couldn’t believe how much food we fed them, but I was happy they got to enjoy it.

I didn’t plan on staying for long but since Prachit brought us there and it was Krista’s first day I felt weird leaving, so we didn’t end up leaving until around 5:00pm. It wasn’t even a full day but I was beyond exhausted so I think tomorrow I will just do a few hours as well.

I was so tired when I got back (I didn’t even DO that much) and I couldn’t wait to get comfy in my bed. I was a bum again and ordered take out (I have started a bad habit) haha! I know once I feel better I will go out again but there is such comfort in NOT having to leave and be able to eat in my PJ’s by myself!

I was so excited to be feeling better as it meant I got to have skype dates! I got to talk to my aunt, Manda and my mom! It really is SO nice being able to SEE people and hear their voices, especially after being sick!

Hugs and kisses from an out and about Julie.