While in Thailand, we went to the up north to visit some schools where Rotary has completed projects such as adding libraries, computer labs and bathrooms. Although the schools are government run, coruption is rampant and requests for basic necessities, go unanswered. Instead, funds are diverted into purchasing unneeded items simply because a relative of a government worker sells them. Most of the children that attend these schools come from extremely poor families. At school, they receive an education, but they also receive food, a place to wash up, and fresh water for drinking.
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| School children with their teacher greet us as we arrive. |
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| Poor little sweetie, she was I think a little overwhelmed with the commotion our visit created. |
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| The children put "paint" made with flour and water on their faces to "look pretty" for our visit. |
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| We gave these children some paddle balls to play with. That cute fella on the left was so funny. He followed us around and just giggled and giggled. He gave me a hug when we left, and in his best English said, "Bye Bye"! |
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| This shy little girl wanted to show me her toothbrush and cup that she has at school. |
