06-Jan-2006
Our journey from Bangkok started out very early and included a very long walk from one end of the airport to the other. My brother, Nico, was with us and there was a small problem with his airline ticket that needed sorting out. So we went from the international airport to resolve his ticketing issues, to the domestic airport for our flight up country via this very long corridor.
We arrived at Udon Thani airport in the morning and drove out to the village of her family. The early morning drive was pleasant and uneventful.
Here's an image of the front yard and the house with a few more improvements since last time. Things are certainly looking up... considering the less than humble beginnings that this house started from.
Probably the last image of us together before the big day. Here's an image of myself and Kanittha standing in front of their house up country.
Gorgeous sunset here. The natural scenery in the province is simply stunning. Nothing paints a landscape better than Mother Nature can, and when she decides to impress it is nothing short of absolutely breathtaking. Standing there that day I was reminded of a Longfellow poem that is my mother's favorite, "The Day Is Done".
My brother and I sitting at the front porch of the house late in the evening. Nico and I have always been close. We would spend hours just talking, about anything and everything that comes to mind. I don't remember exactly what it is we spoke about, but I'm sure we covered the whole bit about long term commitments and other topics of that nature.
07-Jan-2006
My wife-to-be, Kanittha, sitting with the rest of the family at the front of the house having breakfast.
Preparations for the wedding.
Assembling a tent on the front yard.
Beautiful scenery.
Late night preparations for the wedding day.
