Reflecting on my time so far I realize that it's been very smooth sailing. I guess it depends on what you call rough waters, but really I've had a very relaxing time. I had a fever for one day and diarrhea for one day, separate events. I've never been seriously ripped off so far and haven't had any accidents so far. That probably means I have something in store heading into Cambodia and Vietnam. Or maybe the good karma that has been gracing my entire life is especially potent in these buddhist countries, where it is more of a hard currency than an abstract concept. My stay at Pun Pun had to draw to an end, even though I couldn't see the building go up all the way. I got to participate in finishing the walls to their final height as well as putting a layer of plaster on all the walls, a very satisfying step. I was shocked by the bustle upon my return to Chiang Mai, and especially shocked to see how expensive Bangkok is and how different it is from the rest of Thailand. Here are some pictures from Pun Pun:
The solar hot water showers, so simple, yet very effective. The water is heated in the two black 55 gallon barrels. 
The beginning of our building. The wall shot up on our first building day. This was after only an hour of brick laying.
My facial spa treatment extended to my whole head, apparently the clay sucks out toxins and sickness. It felt great
The final height of our building. We are covering the bricks in another layer of mud to create smooth walls that can then be painted. The tree painting is done with a paint based on tapioca flour, clay and natural pigments.
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