2. If they say 'medium spicy' it's going to burn your lips off.
3. Don't diss the king. I didn't learn this by actually doing it but it has proven to be very true- just don't do it.
4. Accepting the first price given for anything but food makes you a TOURIST. Or a Jessica that doesn't like having to haggle.. I don't know why they can't just tell you the price!
5. The people have alot of fun and will open up to you quickly if they see that you do as well.
6. The USA has quite the reputatiion for the women loving men with accents.
7. Think of the cheesiest music from the US you can possibly think of- Thais LOVE it and play it everywhere. 'Eternal Flame' and 'As Long As You Love Me' are a few we've heard more than twice.
8. It is obviously called the land of smiles because you only have to pay $7 average for a massage.
9. Toilet paper is a luxury, not a necessity. Oh, and napkins are tissues.
10. All fruit here is delicous- and my tongue and mouth don't swell up after eating the pineapple! :-D
11. There aren't enough words in the English language (Thai language maybe?) to describe the feel of the sand under your toes here, the awe that is inspired when you see giant limestone mountains bursting out of the middle of the sea and the grounded feeling that is with you everywhere. I am so grateful to the universe (and Dean) for this amazing experience.
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