How good are you at learning new languages? I have to admit it's not one of my strong points (don't ask what my strong points actually are) christian seems to have mastered Thai, and I salute him for that. I guess it's easier when you're living long term in the country. I only know a few words and phrases, but I'm just an occasional visitor..

The same is true of Spanish I've been going to Tenerife for my birthday for years, and the most complex sentence I can come up with is: a que hora se abre por la manana? asked of a bar person..