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My Thai Discovery Journey

My Thai Discovery Journey

Hi All,

Two weeks ago I decided that I needed to step outside my comfort zone and change my scenery by heading over to North Thailand for a month. It’s not a completely new experience as I have been in this area before but this time I will be there for longer, will venture further afield and will travel alone.

I am excited by this journey and intend it to be one of self discovery as much as absorbing the culture of this beautiful and friendly part of the world. My daily Yoga sessions and a Meditation Workshop have prepared me to be at peace with myself and being in this new environment will further facilitate a sense of calm as well as enlightenment.

I invite you to share my journey. I intend this thread to also serve as a travel diary and will post some pics.

I have woken early and am thinking about the last minute things that need to be done. Tonight I will be sleeping on a plane (hopefully as it’s not the easiest way for me to get rest) and come morning, I will be in a different country.

This trip is meant to be one of simplicity. I am taking just a carryon bag and won’t be partaking in the usual touristy types of things. I won’t to live the life there and am open to whatever unfolds. I have booked the first couple of nights accommodation and then will play it by ear.

So come along and let the adventure begin.

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@soul

so sorry to hear of your injury..

trip shortened out of your control...you got to see to much though didn't you..

so much culture and history.....

fascinating time for you..

you achieved your magical mystery tour....

sending quick recovery wishes for you....time for you to recover post surgery..

take care

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Things were a bit trickier than thought. Five hours of surgery. Four hours of recovery. Being checked every half hour. No sleep Won't be leaving today. Bad reaction to pain medication with trouble breathing. Pain med changed now but still receiving oxygen, antibiotics. Have high temp. A lot of pain and nausea.
Arm in sling for six weeks Then they will look at nerve damage.
Feeling quite depressed. 😢

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@soul 🙁 so incredibly sorry to hear

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Oh @soul ...... glad to hear from you ..... sorry the news is so rough ...... hang in there Hon ....... thinking of you so much ❣️

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Oh my goodness @soul, my heart goes out to you 💐💜💐 Who would have guessed falling off a pushbike could do so much damage? (maybe @Ant7 ), you poor woman. And 5hrs surgery 😨 and reaction to pain meds... Yep, its official - 'you're in the wars' my friend, a battle, so its survival mode for you (not that you have much choice in that lol), but guess what I'm saying is - be gentle with yourself, on the inside, "nurture your self care genie" I heard someone say recently (brilliant analogy), or mind housekeeper gardener - pulling the weeds and sweeping out dark thoughts, opening up the curtains so you can see the good that remains... (all on the inside first). And... well, I'm rambling on again, and you're dopped up to the eyeballs on pain meds, so, better leave it there. I've been thinking of you so much. Thanks for helping me get my mind off my slump atm. The realusation things could be so much worse. I do pray for your speedy recovery Soul, & hope the nerve damage repairs well in time. NERO PLASTICITY is a ground breaking field nowadays. Big Hugz Soul 💜

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@soul thinking of you

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Oh @soul, I'm so sorry. Infection and medication allergy. Not good. No wonder you feel so rotten. But the surgery is over with now. The hospital will look after you. I'm sure the nurses are very caring.
As sad as you feel, I hope you can also feel the love and support you have from your Forum Family.
You are not alone. We are all thinking of you and hope your recovery is quick. ♥♥♥

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Oh @soul so sorry to hear you are going through so much.💕💕

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Oh @soul - so sorry to read of your ordeal in hospital. I do so hope you can get some relief and soon be recovering in the comfort of your friends home. This is for you

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Most likely leaving today. Difficult to get any rest here with so many interruptions. Now the fun begins. Combination of four drugs finally got it right for pain control - hopefully will be able to wean off them soon.

Will have to take it easy for a while
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