Indigo Threads Pakse Office Moved 2011

January 6, 2011

Although our previous office/residence rented property was ideal in a number of ways, it was impossible to administer many of Indigo Threads expanded Programs from this location due to excessive flooding.

As of October 15, 2010, Indigo Threads office house is located at Suansavan Village, Km. 4, Pakse, Laos; the “Lavender House” at the end of the gravel road.  Although a smaller property, the house was selected for its Lao style open-air kitchen to implement our School Lunch Program on high ground.  With beautiful teak wood ceilings, massive cabinetry and carved teak furnishings, the recently constructed house is enjoyed by our staff and visitors.

We welcome your visit when in Pakse.  As Director Mary travels between the US and Pakse during the year, please call beforehand at 20-5535-9915.  While waiting for you to visit, enjoy our office house tour and meet Indigo Threads 2010-2011 staff.

Indigo Threads Pakse office/residence location continues through December 31, 2012

Photo:  Indigo Threads office house at Suansavan Village, Km. 4, Pakse, Laos.  The school lunches are cooked on wood burning fires under the attached carport to the right while the tile countered kitchen is located in the rear.  Please note: The house does not lean to the left but the camera does.

Photo:  One half of the large expansive entry meeting area while the office is located in the other half.  The massive cabinetry lines the back walls on both sides.  Beautifully Laotian crafted teak wood furnishings are included.

Photo:  Toub is Indigo Threads 2010-2011 translator and key Laotian associate.  Discovered on moving day, his other talents include an interest in decorating and design.

Photo:  Indigo Threads dedicated staff who are all involved in our School Lunch Program beginning with an early 6:00 am start.  Left to right, front:  Na, cook and mother of 1; Yai, cook and mother of an 18-month old son; Toub, single and tranlator; Lin, cook and mother of 6 mostly grown; Tee, cook and new mother of an infant; Back rear:  Sou Peng ('Pot Man'), handyman and father of 5.  Missing from photo is Mrs. Laa who delivered her second child the first week of November 2010, working up to a week before delivery.

Sabaidee Greetings from all of us.                                                                                              

Posted by Mary D. Meyer/Executive Director

     

          

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