So after a few days in Bangkok, filled with temples, strange foods and insane Tuk-Tuk drivers (one kicked us out because we wouldn't buy any silk shirts) we took a 12 hour bus ride to the south of Thailand. We arrived in Krabi town at 8 in the morning tired and sore. We caught a taxi to Ao Nam and jumped on a boat to Tonsai. We arrived in tonsai to a practically deserted town. Everyone was sleeping off the booze from the night before. Look up Half Moon Party on Google images to see the sort of lifestyle that is lived here. We spent the morning looking for a pair of bungalows for the night we found a pair deep in the jungle for 250 baht a night. That's about 7 USD. After we settled in we had a worship session and then struck out to scope out the locals and the climbing spots. As we were walking through the streets we ran into a student (Kaison) who was on last years school. We caught up with him and found out he already has a huge heart for this area. We ended up going to bed pretty early so that we could wake up this morning and climb. After prayer and intersession this morning we headed out and hit some sick spots and met a few couples and set up the foundations for future conversation. :)
Prayer Points:
Health (infections are a serious issue here)
Blessed conversations
Hearts open to hear the Truth
Long term believers in Tonsai (locals)
Ryan, We're so thankful that you've made it safely and have begun your mission. We wish you nothing but the best. It's wonderful to read where you are and what is crossing your path. Thanks so much for updating us. Much love to you and your group. - Stephani & Asif
ReplyDeleteDear Gabe,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautiful description of your mission so far. It drew me into prayer with joy as I observed how, 2,000 years after Jesus walked this earth, He continues to seek out His own from the highways and byways, every nook and cranny, from every tribe, tongue and nation, so that none will be lost.
God bless you, Cristina, Ryan, Isaac and Kaison as you bring the message of hope and reconciliation to the people in Thailand.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from base camp,
Mom and Dad