Thailand

A few weeks ago I wrote about the weekend phenomenon of grilled rats at the roadside. There was considerable interest in this specialty. One of my closest friends resolved not to read my blog anymore.

I discovered an extraordinary organic fertilizer a few weeks ago at the elephant kraal in Ayuddhaya. This product is, to quote from the label, “ELE-POO 100% ELEPHANT FERTILIZER.” We will be testing its affect on turfgrass color and quality.

I’m glad that I have geckos inside my house and rats on the outside of my house. I would not sleep well if the opposite were true. This is little Oliver in my office.

I enjoy the food from many roadside vendors, especially the noodles or sometimes som tam (green papaya salad) or fresh fruit. Occasionally I’ll have a dessert that must be some sort of congealed and fried coconut milk.

The weather in Thailand is predictably clement in December, that is if sunshine and blue skies and moderate temperatures are what one enjoys. I have been here helping with some projects at the research center.

I had a healthy Thanksgiving dinner of vegetables, fried rice, salad, an omelette, and white wine. The food was special (for me) compared with my usual meal of fruit and peanuts or other readily-consumed

I made my usual Saturday visit to the local supermarket. In the frozen meats section, right next to the artificial crab meat and some boneless chicken, I found this package of ground dog … food.