Through out this year I've been curious about visiting the SDA college here in Thailand. Finally this last school break, Erin and I had opportunity to travel two hours north of Bangkok to the city of Muak Lek.
On the way there, after driving for awhile and the bustle of Bangkok was long behind us, it felt has if we had driven to another world. Lush, green, rolling mountains were in the distance; the sky was a perfect blue, dotted with mountainous clouds. It was a beautiful sight, one that I was glad I didn't miss.
After exiting the main highway, we drove through the heart of Muak Lek. From what I could tell, it's fairly small, simply town; where the nearest big supermarket is thirty minutes away. After passing through 'downtown' I realized we were getting close to Mission college; as various road signs indicated. The college is definitely off the beaten path, surrounded by a deep green country fenced by breath taking mountains. I couldn't believe the natural beauty that surrounded me and yet I wasn't so far from the overly polluted city.
Erin and I were so lucky, because just a week before at the camp in Korat; we might the Ashlock family. During that, we made connections and were invited to visited them at Mission college. It was a lot of fun hanging out with them and the food, well it would be an understatement to describe it as amazing! I almost felt as if I was already back home, it was a strange feeling.
We stayed a total of two days there. The Ashlock's showed us around Muak Lek, taking us to this giant white Buddha on a mountain. It really was an amazing sight. The only catch to this monument was to get to it involved a six hundred something stair climb. But we all made it and the view was enough to make the climb worth it. After we went to a waterfall, where we all went swimming. There were a lot of other families there, picnicking and enjoying the refreshing water. Over one of the small waterfalls was a rope swing. Erin and I took turns jumping off from it, something I have never tried; it was a lot of fun! 
Sabbath morning, we went to church at Mission College's SDA church. That morning we had the chance to walk around campus and really see it. It's such a beautiful campus. It reminds me a lot of Andrews, with all the trees and green grass. Erin and I had so much fun just walking around taking pictures and enjoying an absolute beautiful day. Sometimes when I'm in places where the beauty is just astounding, all I can think about is God. Something so magnificent cannot be from anyone else. Being in Muak Lek, encompassed by all of God's gifts was comforting; especially in these last few weeks, where time is just a blur. I don't want it to pass too quickly, allowing me to rush through it all. I want to savor how blessed I have been this year; all the spectacular adventures and sights, the people and their unique culture; I owe it all to Him ;]
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