Lost on Earth

The real downside to this coup and the situation in Bangkok is the influx of irritating tourists in Mae Hong Son...

Everything feels completely normal here. The tense atmosphere and the worried looks on people's faces have disappeared. There seems to be a mixture of relief and confusion that remains. Many people are discussing the coup quietly, but they are careful about what they say. The government recently banned political meetins and meetings of five of more people, so we are all still being careful. Also, the borders are closed, which means that my trip to Laos is canceled, and my visa will expire in three days. Panic!