Carol Meets the "Bangkok Dolls" Lady

Carol insisted that we find the place that makes Thailand's famous dolls. We drove down narrow alleys in a taxi trying to locate the "factory". After numerous wrong turns and Bob's attempt at asking directions in Thai, we finally found it. The owner is 90 years old and truly a remarkable person. She started the business nearly fifty years ago and her dolls are sold all over Thailand. She has been visited by Thailand's Queen and some of the princesses. She even has a picture of Pope John Paul II blessing her. She is sharp-witted and has some fluency in English. Carol was impressed by her stories and dedication to the art of doll making and now has a new friend.