Day One (Abbreviated)

I will attempt to fill in the gaps in the next couple days, but wanted to get a quick postcard out now that we finally have reliable wi-fi. The connection in Bangkok, where we stayed our first two nights, was unreliable. We arrived in Chiang Mai today and had our first opportunity to rest from the long flights and a jam-packed day in Bangkok. After sleeping just a few hours, we woke early our first day to visit one the rescue homes and take the girls to church.

Mahapawn Bangkok Alliance Church

Afterward, our team took the girls to Siam Park City amusement park. Most of them had never ridden a roller coaster, so it was a delight—an immeasurable delight—seeing their contagious smiles and reckless laughter. 

Siam Park City

Those are the girls on the left. More on that soon. We're off to dinner and street markets in a few.