He is in utter control. Ajahn Tawee-Sin, Ajahn Pitaya and Ajahn Vinaya. I know some of you know them. Not a lot of solo time. An hour of walking meditation after the meal, before the evening sit and after drinks is expected.
Most monks are ferocious workers.
I feel like a lost old man at chores. A clear majority of the monks confess to be sense-desire types and believe that hard labor will reduce lust. Almost all say they have serious doubts about whether they will stay in robes, which surprises me. P indabaht is a long haul, most routes are around two hours. Almsfood is good, it's a fairly prosperous area.