I know this may sound silly, but sometimes when I sit down to write these blog entries I feel as though I am back in middle school writing about my experience on the latest class field trip. As much as I love having a written documentation of my experiences in these amazing places it is a bit like having homework again! However, reading all of your comments about how much you are all enjoying “living vicariously through me” makes me feel like it is all worth the effort so keep it up… I need all the encouragement I can get!
With that said, today’s class field trip was to a mosque in Brunei. It was extremely hot and humid, but we were not about to let a little bit of steamy weather ruin our cultural experience. It was a stunning structure, all in white topped with gold domes that sparkled and reflected the sunlight. The sky was clear and baby blue which allowed for some brilliant photos. We walked around for a bit, watching as people removed their shoes and washed their hands and feet before entering. It has been amazing to witness so many different religious customs and ceremonies first hand.
So you know that comment I made earlier about not letting the hot weather dictate our plans… yeah, well it got to the point were it was really too hot to function so we cut our day a bit short and happily returned to our air conditioned ship : )
