Stop over in city by the bay

I am in San Francisco awaiting my flight to Seoul.  Have to board shortly.

However, what a flight this morning from Charlotte to SFO.  Clear skies the whole way.

You see the things of God in a new and fresh way from 25,000 feet.  His creation is incredible.  The contours of the land declare his glory.  The Rocky Mountain peak declare his glory.  The rivers and mountain alpine lakes declare his glory.

Let us declare his glory as his highest creation.

Heading to Thailand

I am leaving on a 2 week trip to Thailand.  This is familiar territory for me, having traveled there numerous times over the past decade.

Here is a quick sketch of the country.

Full country name: Kingdom of Thailand
Population: 62 million
Capital City: Bangkok (pop 6 million)
People: 75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities
Language: Thai
Religion: 95% Buddhism, 4% Muslim
Government: constitutional monarchy
Head of State: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra
GDP: US$166 billion
GDP per capita: US$2,168

Thailand is the bustling cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

 

And Thailand is the beautiful rural area in the northern mountain region.

I will be in both types of settings on this trip.