The glimpse of Isaan is incomplete without a view of the people. I found them to be diligent, generous, observant, fun.
Isn't she lovely? Dana's host sister Miw loves pink. This is on a walk we all took through the forest near the temple. The umbrella is a standard Thai precaution against the strong afternoon sun, also handy if it suddenly starts to rain. I always carry one, as do most women and some men.
These are the silk weavers of Boeng Khae. They clearly love fine fabric and are justifiably proud of their work. We went to visit them with Dana's AFS adviser Ajahn Benjaporn, who grew up nearby. The weaving operation is part of OTOP, one tambon one product. The concept is clearly successful here.
From the back of the table at our outdoor cafe: Khun Paw, Dana's host dad; Khun Maa, the mom; Miw, older sister; Nong, younger sister; Dana from Wisconsin and Irine from the Philippines.
One of many interesting forms of transportation in Thailand; this is one I never saw in Bangkok.
Dana, Miw and Nong playing chinese checkers in the family living room. The girls had never played before, but they caught on quickly.
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