Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Can anybody say traveling?

I've been on the go for a few weeks now. Border hopping, friendship bridges, night busses, and planes!!!! Lots of walking, and man it's not over yet!

I got to see some great friends of mine this past week, and let me just say that that was a total blessing. Also, I got to make some new friends! You can't beat that. I was in dire need of having a community of people around me who are on the same page and can speak the same language as me. It's a plus... Haha. But, I finally got a few spare seconds to write a new update while overnighting in a guesthouse with wifi.

Funny story from my many trips. My roomie and I took the night bus on our trip. The night bus drives all night long and then dumps you at the bus station in a state of deliriousness. This wasn't my first time riding on a bus all night long, but it was my first time riding on a sleeper bus. So, this bus has 2 levels on it. And, I'm only 5'4, but it was made to accommodate tiny Asian people. Everyone has a pea-sized area to sleep in. I was on the top level. You have to climb a ladder to get up there. So, it's basically like having super tiny sets of bunk-beds in a bus. If you can imagine. Three rows of sleeping pods. Wow!

So, we get on the night bus and it looks like a party bus with all these neon lights! Quite the adventure.

THIS GUY was sacked out beside me on the plane. Sweet Dreams, buddy! 


And, THIS LADY was squidgy-ing the mirror in the movie theatre. Barefoot. 
Welcome to Southeast Asia! 


And, THIS MONKEY was staring me down, so I gave him some fruit before he decided to forcefully steal it from me. Monkeys.... 


In Malaysia, I got to see one of the largest Buddhas that I've ever seen. The pics don't do justice to the monstrosity of this statue. Really. It's super tall. But, the altar faces the idol. And you have to offer incense and prayers towards it. For blessings in life... I watched person after person do this. 



I had a blast in Penang. And, it's called the food capitol of the world for a reason. I ate so much while we were there. Including a bottomless sushi buffet that we spent 3 hours at. I'm still repenting for my gluttonous week :) However, it was so delicious. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. While on vacation, I got to go to the movies in a theatre! Also, I got to get lots of Starbucks, eat legitimate ice cream, Karaoke my heart out, and even drink Vanilla Coke. It was really nice to get a break from rural society for a while and enjoy some Western things/city life for a little while. I feel SO REFRESHED! Ready for the next round of life here.

By the way, I have some really awesome friends who I think the father for all the time. Feeling encouraged, thankful, grateful, and blessed right now!!!
Shout out to the folks in P-City! You know who you are :) 


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