TBM - Over the River and through the WOODS!

Greetings from Thailand, Some of you know the Woods family from Price, Utah that came to visit us a few weeks ago.   They wanted to see Thailand for themselves - up close and personal.  We spent an amazing weekend together.   I'd like to give you a peek into some of Thailand's treasures outside of Bangkok. The Floating Market Vendors and customers go from boat to boat up and down the river. Have you ever heard of Palm Sugar?  The syrup drips from these blossoms. They boil off the water and form the crystals into these little cakes. Thais are famous for their wood carving.  It's amazing what they can do with a chisel and a piece of hardwood. Even more amazing is the beautiful inlaid designs This lady is beating wood pulp to be made into paper They put the pulp in the water then gather a thin layer on each screen.  This is how it turns out.  Anyone for exotic animals?  This is a real Cobra with venom. In this next picture, the trainer catches two poisonous snakes, one in each hand, then bites a third right behind the head - so he's carrying it in his teeth - while he does a flip into the water with all three snakes!  What some people will do for a living! Scorpion Lady Asians wear flip flops doing just about everything - but rock climbing too!  So Nate, tell me again why you needed those $100 shoes? We also had fun with the monkeys Sister Lindorf is being counseled in grooming methods Sawasdee Khreb! Come to Thailand and we'll share a weekend with you! Best Wishes, Elder and Sister Lindorf

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