A Thai farewell

After one last picture of everyone in front of the school, we got a late start for the train station in Uttaradit. We arrive at 8:20 for an 8:30 departure only to find that our train would be 2 hours late. Not only that, but we find out that it is not an air conditioned train (remember that the temps are in the upper 30's C). So Ceasar quickly dashed to the bus station to inquire about a bus to Bangkok. We were in luck. A bus (air conditioned) was leaving at 9:00. So we cashed in our tickets, loaded up the cars and rushed to the bus station, arriving just in time.
As Mr. Chusak is so fond of saying "Wait 5 minutes and our plans will change". You really have to be flexible here.
Everyone said a teary good bye and we pulled out of the bus station at 9:07. Of course everyone stayed to the bitter end to wave good bye as we were pulling out of the station. I don't know who is teaching their classes, all 8 are teachers and Tawin and company had at least an hour or more drive back to school. I guess flexible means flexible.
We arrived in Bangkok around 4:00. I forgot how noisy it is here. You can't have a conversation walking down the street. We will be here for two days and leave early Saturday morning.