Waiting for Guffman Goes to Thailand

I am here! After 22 hours of flights and lay-overs I have arrived! I was at once welcomed by the humidity; like stepping into a wet hair dryer. Brought me back to Honolulu in an instant and I felt right at home. Customs stopped me- asked if I had anything to declare: “Nothing but an intention to have a good time.” I replied. His laughter sent me along without looking in my luggage.

A couple of hours after I arrived so did the bulk of the rest of the cast—ever seen Waiting for Guffman? Do. Point: Egos abound. Ever traveled with a group of Americans? Don’t. Point: Egos abound. There is a pervasive ethnocentricity. Yes, you’re white and no one here speaks English. Yes, the culture is different than yours, so is the food, the custom, the air, the traffic, etc etc ad naseum. I may have to kill a few people in their sleep.