Today was the big event in Bangkok, my presentation at the Nielsen Hays Library. It’s a beautiful place with a long history. My friend, Jenny, is very active there and worked hard to get the event organized. She was nervous that there wouldn’t be a large enough turnout, but she had no reason for that. We had a terrific audience, nearly 40 people, I suppose. And they were not only very attentive and responsive, but they bought lots of books! I decided that today’s event should be in support of a Thai children’s charity, and Jenny suggested SET, a charity which is quite reminiscent of the Cambodian charity which I will be supporting over there. You can read about SET here. While we were preparing for the talk, the heavens opened up into a good old fashioned tropical storm, complete with lightning and thunder. But that didn’t deter us or our audience. And as it happened, the storm was over and the skies were clear as I talked. Here is a video I made of the Library. This is my first attempt at taking and downloading my own film, so bear with me. It does give a good idea of the place, though, and it’s short. Now I have a couple of days free to do some sightseeing before I head off to Siem Reap and a very busy week of workshops, research and events there. Once again, thanks so much to Jenny for organizing the Bangkok leg of my tour, and to the blogosphere for bringing us together!
Bangkok: Nielsen Hayes Library
by AuthorSue | Mar 4, 2011 | Uncategorized | 8 comments
How wonderful to have started the series of talks and readings – it is real! Enjoy enjoy the journey, Sue. Sending lots of love, and will watch film in a mo – meanwhile – we’ve just had a phonecall from Toby (youngest) who has just touched down at Bankok airport en route for NZealand. Synchronicity!
Now I see why we’re reprinting again! Just heard from Mike Fortune-Wood. Your a star, Sue!
Now I see why we’re reprinting again. Mike Fortune-Wood told me today. You’re star, Sue!
That film’s a great idea, Sue! It really gives me the sense of the place. I really liked it. Good audience too!
A second (or third) printing already? Outstanding!
Please continue to include Thai food in your updates.
Thanks SOOOO much Sue for coming to Bangkok. It’s been brilliant to have you here and get to know you better. Enjoy the rest of the trip. Jennyx
Reprinting? Fabulous news! Thanks so much for taking the blogosphere along with you, Sue xxx
How absolutely lovely – I loved the video, felt like I was right there with you! so glad it went well… keep reading, eating, being massaged and bringing joy!