Greg Seats

Living large in the Parks and on the Planet, Greg has worked in Yellowstone, Denali and just left a perfectly good job at the Grand Canyon to experience the Next Great Thing - getting a certificate to teach English abroad and tour Asia. Track a life that can be built by one who values experiences more than money.

In India, when we meet and part, we say, 'namaste, which means I honor the place within you of love, of light, of truth. I honor the place where if you are in that place in you and I am in that place in me, there is only one of us.

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Bye bye, Bangkok

I left one City of Angels and arrived in another: Bangkok to Los Angeles. The real name isn't Bangkok, though. It is Krung Thep mahanakhon bowon rattanakosin mahintara ayuthaya mahadilok popnopparat ratchathani burirom-udomratchaniwet mahasathan-amonpiman-avatansathri-sakkathatityavisnukamprasit.
Roughly translated, the name of Thailand's capitol is Great city of angels, the repository of divine gems, the great land unconquerable, the grand and prominent realm, the royal and delightful capitol city full of nine noble gems, the highest royal dwelling and grand palace, the divine shelter and living place of reincarnated spirits.
I think I'll continue to call it 'Bangkok' for the time being.

My Thailand sojourn has come to an end. New life chapters beckon, and onward I go. I take with me warm memories, treasured friendships, and a deep appreciation for the land and the people that are Thailand.
This blog too, comes to a close. Perhaps to be ressurected during my next round of roaming.
Chok dee - Good luck.
Sawadii - Goodbye