The Sphere Effect

Not having a car is a very difficult thing, and you don’t realise just what a sense of freedom it gives you until you once again are provided with a set of wheels, in my current case with TWO wheels. Yes (mum and dad don’t read this next bit), Kath and I have been rediscovering our freedom and independence in Chiang Mai, on a pair of 125cc motorbikes. They are small, and have a max speed of 80kph, but oh it feels soooo good to be able to go exactly where I want to go, when I want to go.

I hate buses, and I’m sick of public transport. I love the wind in my hair, and the speed under my feet. I’m sold, and have to hire myself a bike when I get back to Perth!

We have found a Thai couple to be houseparents in the orphanage, and Kath and I have moved out into a hostel. We have still been returning on a daily basis, but feel that there are a little too many hands now, so we are staying away a bit more. We went to an english school for Thai children on Saturday, and it was an amazing experience. Absolutely loved working with the children and the couple who have a real vision for that area.

I have started putting some of my Thailand pics up on the gallery but there aren’t that many there yet - feel free to have sticky beak if you are interested.

After a lot of thought and prayer, I have come to the conclusion that I will definately be working with MSF next year. Now that I have committed myself to this course, I feel a lot more at peace in my spirit. I don’t know how many contracts I will do with MSF, as my preference in the long run would be to work with a christian organisation, but I feel that this is a good organisation and that I can give and receive a lot from my work with them.

MSF are running a welcome training session for three days while I am in Sydney, which is all very good timing so I will be attending that course while in Sydney.

In less that four weeks, I will be home in Perth. I can’t wait!!