Wed & Thursday I finished moving into my Apartment. I was able to resume work on my book on Wednesday. It felt very good to make progress. My apartment is only 300 meters from the BTS station, compared to a mile (1700 meters) that my hotel was from a BTS station. Actually, I am only 1 BTS stop from my hotel, now. This BTS (skytrain) is fantastic!

I am setting up house here. I got my first grocery delivery from Tesco Lotus today. There is actually a 7-11 under the BTS station (as well as a myriad other shops.) I could survive just with it. Competition must be fierce. They are very cheap, unlike convenience stores in America. However, water is heavy. I got 4 x 6 Liter bottles delivered, along with various groceries and supplies. I have showered and washed dishes with the faucet water and it is supposed to be safe. However, even most locals buy their water for drinking. Delivery is only 60 baht. I tipped the 2 men 20 baht apiece. So, my delivery cost was only a total of $3.00 a huge bargain in this environment. They even threw in 4 free Kung Fu Panda tumblers.

In my order were 2 x 32 GB micro SD cards I got for my phones. Now I will be able to take pictures, maybe even a video or 2. A video of the Taxi I am in would be fun to watch - just imagine drivers all around you playing a giant game of chicken. I guess I will have to get a Youtube account to host the videos.

My legs are getting better. I think I was sitting on a bad chair in my hotel, which gradually degraded my nerves/muscles by pinching them. But, God has been gracious and shown me many ways to correct this. There was a hassock in my new apartment, which is another great provision by God. I am using it as a seat, since it is low and soft like the secretary chair downstairs and my 5 gallon drum + cushion upstairs at dad's house. My right leg is pain free and good to go. My left leg is getting better, as long as I lift it up an extra 2-3 inches while walking (like you are marching, left leg only). Weird. But, I was able to walk pain free to/from the 7-11, so I am very happy.  My left leg is barely leaking any fluid, so maybe the pinching was also exacerbating the leaking problem also.

I will hang out here today (Sunday) and just take my evening walk to 7-11. I need to buy coffee. I haven't been able to find ice cube trays anywhere. I may buy some ice at 7-11, also. They have 1 kilogram bags (2.2 pounds) for 8 baht (23 cents). Then, I will have to walk home - fast! (grin) Then, I can use one of my free tumblers.

Today, I happy as a clam.

Namaste From (half way to) Nepal