You will be relieved to hear (certainly we were relieved ourselves) that we are at the Bangkok airport, checked in and through security, marking time at the gate - due to depart for Seoul in just over an hour. The day played out very smoothly, due in part no doubt to the highly visible cadres of police and military folks. Demonstrations continue, but thankfully not at the airport.
So it's home again, home again, this time for sure - at least for 18 of our original 33 total participants. Rowan was the first to leave us, heading home a week or so before the rest of us -- and we said goodbye to Colin and Jared and Janine in Dharamsala. Fortunately, we did NOT have to say goodbye to Brittaney and Alex in Delhi, except temporarily. It got much more difficult to continue the parting of ways tonight at the Shanti Lodge, saying goodbye to 10 of our college group and John (who will catch up to us tomorrow in the US, along with Alissa and Sophie). The groups have become family, and it was a scene full of hugs and a few tears as we separated, even for the short time before we run into each other again on that side.
We look forward to seeing those who'll be there at Seatac to welcome us home - and we'll be looking for future re-connections with our extended tribe, I'm certain.
Blessings and gratitude to you all,
Peg
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