Opening Day!!

With a heart full of immense gratitude, it is my pleasure to share with you scenes from our opening day celebration of Baan Jarawee!!! Thanks to God---thanks to so many people who have shared their time, treasure and talents, and love and support for this project and for the Agape Home Family. Thank you!!!

The Night Bazaar

Perhaps the most famous of all of Chiang Mai's shopping areas is the Night Bazaar. It is located along a main street that cuts right through town and is a series of stalls, tables, shops and restaurants that open each day at about 4:30 and stay open through the evening until about 11. On a typical visit, and especially during this time of the year, it is nearly impossible to walk through the "gauntlet" of stalls around all of the tourists trying out their bargaining skills in search of the perfect souvenir or present for someone back home. This trip it is a bit different-as the number of tourists visiting is clearly impacted by the news of the difficulties in Bangkok. On the other hand, it was kind of nice to be able to stroll through and take some video to share without having my toes stepped on, or elbows in my side!!