He has accepted this defeat and has stepped down. This presents a few problems. One the P.A.D. isn't leaving the airport until the new government is formed and who knows how long that will take. Two the pro-government supporters (those who have been known to wear red) are obviously frustrated and believe the court is corrupt and and very upset. We still don't know what they are capable of. Hopefully they too will accept what has come to be so nothing too crazy happens. *EDIT*
Supposedly reports are changing and the airport could be ready to accept passenger flights as early as Thursday in preparation for the honored King's birthday on Friday although that is hard for me to comprehend considering the fact that airport administration has a lot of work to do to get it ready. I'm sure it hasn't been cleaned for a week and with it housing so many people they will have to do bomb searches and whatnot for security prep.
Today was a very fun today. For about $15 (per person) we went on a full day cruise leaving at 7:30 and returning at 5:00. This cruise was to the islands of Phi Phi (pronounced Pi Pi).
They are beautiful islands and it was an hour and a half ride out. When we arrived we went for an hour of snorkeling and then lunch at a nice hotel on the island. After this we went for a bit of shopping and took the boat home. Probably sat about 150-200 and most were foreigners. 
As you all know by now not my favorite environment but I'm dealing with it... starting conversations with the travelers to see what they think of the protests and the political issues and what they're doing in Thailand. 
Most are European and Australian. On the boat ride no one dared to go out to the front of the boat because huge waves were crashing on the deck but I went out in my swim suit and it was great.Anyways we've still been working on our homework and tomorrow we will have a relaxing day maybe with some shopping. Thursday is still an open day and Friday we will most likely observe the festivities for the King's birthday. Saturday we fly out early in the morning for Singapore.
An interesting tradition we've started is going to Swenson's, the local ice cream store, for a nice cold treat after a long day. Mr. Hossman's idea.
Hope things are well back in the States. Miss you all! I'm sorry this blog post is so un-formatted with the pictures but I think they help to understand and I don't want to spend hours on the computer.
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Hi Kiddos,
I finally figured out how to write you a message. We are all anxiously waiting for your safe trip back home but we know you are in good hands. You are all the buzz around here. We send our hugs and kisses and can't wait to see you and hear all about your trip!
The Wimmers
Max - these are the comments of Lisa's World Affairs class:
.... silence...
Kayla - Bring back spoons
Vinny - why are you blogging when you are at a resort? You can just tell us all about it when you get back.
(now he is worried that the whole town will hate him)
Alisa - HI KYLE!!
Paige - HI KYLE
David - HI KYLE
Taren - HI Shea
Kayla - Meow
Brin - Ho Chi Min Trail (inside joke for Lee)
Brad - Have you put in your application to the local Phuket Piggly Wiggly yet?
Kourtney - is there a Wal-Mart there?
Jenna - how many times have you guys eaten at Mc Donalds
Kourtney - Does the Mc D's Food taste different there?
David (Schiller) - have any of you eaten a cat?
Okay... I am going to go as I think these questions are intended to just waste class time... we miss you all and will see you soon!!!
Back to work!
Ms A
& Lisa's first block World Affairs class!
Hey Max and gang (Brice thinks that is a lame thing to say)...
Hey Max and everybody (they like that better)...
So, here are the comments of Block 2 MWA - Lee and Alecia's class:
Jacob: Did you know you will have missed more than half of this class when you get back - not that you have really missed anything.
Nikki: I really miss Alecia...
Jacob Steiner: I can't go on without her.
Bridget: Lee needs to come back so I have someone to sit by
Jacob Sharpee: We need some entertainment.
Jonathan: Max, I love you.
Ben: Lisa - I lost the game!
Brice: I am really enjoying the extra locker space... I am not looking forward to being crowded when you return.
Nikki: Our lunch table is too quiet without you
Ben: I resent you guys... you are on the beach and we are stuck here in the snow.
Jenny: (She is smiling and doesn't know what to say... but I sense that she really misses you.)
Jonathan: Lee, I love you.
Jonathan: Did any of you buy me a present yet...
Ms Anderson: Yeah, ditto to Jonathan's question
Jonathan: Kyle, I love you.
(we are having an argument about whether I should post that Jonathan loves everyone... or just singling out a few... he loves you all)
(We are having an acutal conversation right now about the events in Thailand...)
Okay - we are going to log off now - but we wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and nearly every day we read your blogs... Wait:
Nick: Rachel... there is NOT an indoor soccer game this week... just in case you care.
Soo... we are going to do some notes now... on globalization!! YEAH! (The class is cheering right now).
We LOVE you all (especially Jonathan) and we will see you soon!!
2nd Block MWA!! & Ms Anderson!!
Thanks for the latest post and pics... it looks beautiful there! And, we could learn a lot from what you are hearing with regard to the interactions between political factions in Thailand!
:) Hugs to all!!
LL
We did NOT cheer Ms. Anderson!
Ah...pictures to prove that you all really did do homework, huh? Nice staging! :>) Can't wait to see you all. You'll all have tons to write about for the college application essays or your first essay for English 101, that's for sure. That's great that you're all making the best of an unfortunate situation. See you all next week1
wonderful update...thanks so much for pix..(especially of Lee)..so glad to hear you are all doing well.
Okay.. so I was starting to worry about all of you, but now that I hear you are eating ice cream every day, dining at seafood restaurants with a breath-taking landscape, and snorkeling... I'm not so worried! :) I sincerely hope you are all enjoying your time, and can't wait to hear about your safe return. Just wait until you see all of the snow! Enjoy the sun while you can... it may be until June before we see it again:)
Take care and happy homeworking!
Mrs. Risch
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