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Project Ambassador, Gasthi Sivayoganathan, is currently in Bangkok, Thailand representing One World Youth Project at the 2007 Asian Youth Forum - A 5-day international youth event which brings together college-aged young people from across Asia for academic seminars, intercultural workshops, social events and interpersonal exchanges to promote international understanding, intercultural communication and leadership skills through the medium of English-as-an-international language. She will be sending out frequent blogs to the One World Youth Project community about her experiences. For more information about the Asian Youth Forum visit http://www.asianyouthforum.org
Wednesday January 24
I started off yesterday evening from the airport yesterday at 11 o'clock, with somewhat of a hesitation wondering how my Bangkok trip would turn out. I was worried about being lost in Thailand or something worse, but god was with me and nothing went wrong.
I arrived in the Suwabahini Airport in Thailand around 7.15am, and I was amazed at the airport itself. It was filled with authentic Thai culture and tradition. I have never seen another airport like that so far.
The organizors were waiting for me at the Airport. My Bangkok journey has been really interesting so far and I learned a lot in the car ride itself: Thai people are really loyal to their King and the architectural designs of the Buddhist temples were mesmerizing, I should say.
Most of the delegates were already there before me, and we finished our registration and went off for some sight seeing. We visited the Bangkok zoo, which had animals - orangutan to ostrich and panther to hyenas. Following that we went to this place where the Thai king has anniversary celebrations and took pictures there. Then, we went to Marble Temple, which was one of the most gorgeous temples I have ever seen. It's atmosphere was electric and it was perfect place for meditation. The vibrations of that temple cannot be really explained.
AYF bought together Asian Youth from 15 countries and New Zealand. And, I have made some great friends within a day. I am staying with a Thai family with 6 more delegates, and this home is like a palace. Its authentically Thai, and has A/C in every room. I am enjoying myself a lot.
Love,
Gasthini(yohini)
