Free day: Saturday, September 1, 2012

I have no idea what is going on here. We came to the Complex and everyone was just taking pictures and screaming, so I decided to take a picture as well! I think he must have been some sort of celebrity-- too bad I did not recognize him.

After the crazy stampede in the Complex, Megan and I left to Central Plaza (the big mall in Khon Kaen)! We went to Tops Market where I bought myself a salad for lunch, some delicious pastries filled with spinach, and some fruit for breakfast including apples and kiwis!

Look at what else we found! Obama labeled mixed spirits! I hope this helps his campaign, haha

After the mall, we cooked with some of our Thai roommates. 

It is rare to cook here because a kitchen is not readily available and all of the kitchen appliances are not present. Also, it turns out to be more expensive to cook your own meals since fresh produce is more expensive than getting a single meal for 20-40Baht. People mostly go out to cafeteria's and fast food restaurants for lunch and dinner.

However, because it was Mary's roommate's birthday, we made her a homemade meal. It was this white curry with coconut milk, chicken, peppers, tomatoes, spices, and other vegetables. This has probably been the best meal in Thailand thus far. I will need to  get a recipe for this, practice making it here a couple of times and then make it back home all the time!

A perfect end to a fun and free day!