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Thailand 2007

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Trip Overview

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Photo by Dave Bezaire

Pictures & Reports

Habitat for Humanity in Na Toey, Thailand is a slideshow about our new friends, our building work, and our team.

Lego-like Blocks Spur Thailand Build talks about building, making friends and having fun in Thailand.

House Design provides a look at the floor plan and size of the house.

Phangnga Life is an article about our experience that will help other team leaders and their members feel comfortable with the area and accommodations.

Thai rap is a fun reflection on our trip inspired by a couple of cute reptiles that thought Marge's boots would be a good place to spend the night.

Participants

Here is the roster of our team.

Background

Here are some of our original Trip Details, What to Expect, What to Bring and About Thailand links

Goals Accomplished

  1. Cultural exchange
  2. Educate, activate, & advocate for the HFHI mission
  3. Team cohesiveness
  4. Build houses
  5. Spiritual & personal growth

Trip Extension

Several team members participated in an optional tour of Chiang Mai and Bangkok after completion of the Habitat mission.

Trip Dates

January 25 through February 16, 2007. See details on the daily itinerary.

Price

Total was about $3,200 to $3,500 including donations, round trip airfare, lodging, meals, immunizations, passports, R&R, etc. This includes an additional donation of the $4,000 that remained after the completion of the trip, which will be sent to help Habitat for Humanity Thailand continue their work.