Arwen

Thanks to all of you who expressed concern about Arwen's condition. This is a brief note to let you know of her progress.

The examination at the hospital and the diagnostic test and X-ray indicated that she had picked up some form of bacteria that caused her bronchitis. The sent the X-ray to Bangkok to get a consultation from a specialist. The specialist said that the infection was not pneumonia. The increased the strength of antibiotics and today it seems she started to turn a corner. She says she will probably go in to work (teaching English classes) tomorrow, but we'll see.

Bryan has been a real champ - acting as caregiver while arranging transportation for us as well. This was not as easy as it may sound because the rain yesterday turned their road into soup with potholes four and five feet wide and 8 to 12 inches deep. He has escorted us on his moto leading our tuk tuk driver to our destination and then returning home to take care of Arwen.

But she's getting better so thanks for your kind thoughts.

Today Tobias took us out to Balang Commune to inspect the site of the Human Translation water project. Too much stuff to write now. But more is coming. It was by far the most amazing day of our trip to date.