Finally arrived in Khon Kaen, Thailand after layovers in Seoul and Bangkok. It's a total of 9,310 miles (14,983 km). St. Louis - Chicago 255 miles; Chicago - Seoul 6,538 miles; Seoul - Bangkok 2,286; and Bangkok - Khon Kaen 231 miles. I spent 22 hours in the air (not counting the time in terminals and flight delays). Sure was glad to get here. :)
In Seoul, I visited with my former graduate student (Kris) and her husband (Albert). I was familiar with the Incheon airport because I have been to Korea before. Making the bus transfer into Seoul was no problem. I always stay at the Morning Calm B&B because I really enjoy the owners (a retired couple). He was an English teacher and she is a wonderful cook. Plus, it's super cheap!
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| with Kris |
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| with Kris & Albert |
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| no Jayhawk connection! |
In Bangkok, I spent some time with the family of my Thai graduate student (Khane). I had met her parents several times before, but it was good to see them again. My flight into Bankok was scheduled to arrive late and I told them I could find a hotel on my own. But they insisted on picking me up, a favor they probably regret now. :) I arrived at 1:00 am and did not get to the hotel until 2:15 am. Adding insult to injury, they booked me at the campus hotel which happened to be named the KU home - especially tough for a MU professor who formerly taught at K-State! I was relieved to find out there was no Jayhawk connection, it only stood for Kasesart University.
After a delicious lunch and some local sightseeing, I was off to Khon Kaen. Arrived about 8:00 pm. My faculty sponsor was there waiting on me and it was good to see her again. I've been to KKU once before to attend a wetlands conference in 2010. So, back "home" again. BTW, where is home?
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| with Khane's parents |
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