Our first day in Thailand!

First things first: We went to a nearby health clinic to have some basic physicals administered.  It turned into a good opportunity to bond with the new teachers over our mutual dislike for needles.  Everyone was fine, and I was amazed by the organization and efficiency of the hospital.

Jackie, Me, David, and Beth shortly after our physical exams
( Photo Lovingly Stolen from Ellen Visscher: http://www.flickr.com/photos/southeastellen/ )

After the trip to the doctor, we went to Central Plaza Mall.  First we stopped to get something to eat, and a number of us decided to go for the Thai food for our first big meal.  I made my first major Faux Pas of my new Thai Life (the first of many, I’m sure) when we ordered food.  I got chicken and rice, and the staff pointed to the chili sauce on a table nearby.  I see a ladle, and so I just start pouring it all over my chicken and rice.  Everyone starts laughing and going “nooo no!”  Apparently I didn’t see the little sauce cups next to the chili sauce.  My lunch was unbelievably spicy, but good 🙂

After lunch, we went upstairs and got cell phones.  I was able to unlock my Samsung Inspire and got a Thai Cell phone plan, while we purchased a new phone for Beth and signed her up for a data plan, too.  The 3G hasn’t yet worked on my phone, but it turns out I need to go back and get a 3G Sim Card.