I’m writing this while riding on a bus, from Koh Samet to Bangkok, reaching Bangkok during rush hour traffic on a Friday evening. If my request fora minibus had been fulfilled, I’d be in my hotel, maybe an hour ago. It’s 5:40 pm. My “minibus” left at 1:30 for the three hour journey to Bangkok. […]
Last travel day, another mystery Read More »
Yesterday was really hot, even under the shade of my umbrella. I had the luxury of dipping in the ocean and rinsing off when it was too much. Amidst that heat, there are people who make their living walking up and down, all day long, selling to tourist and hoping to make a little money.
I found this lovely little spot down the beach away from the crowds and noise. It’s name, “Summer Day”, and the music they play initially caught my attention. The hammock is nice but not very comfortable. So, I settled my first full day here into a chair with umbrella, plenty of soft sand and a
I’m staying in the village away from the beach. It’s a five minute walk or so. When the bakery has fresh rolls, it takes longer. Or when I fancy a mango shake, or coconut shake, or stop for water or other such beach support necessities. Like beaches around the world, everything on the beach is
Reaching the beach Read More »
I moved rooms this morning after my early morning jaunt to the beach. Now, I’m practically sitting on the WiFi antenna! Let’s see if I can post photo’s now! Contrary to a great deal of commentary describing Koh Samet in a negative light, I’m really enjoying it here! Had dinner last night with two people
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Once again, I find myself with very feeble WiFi connections so, am unable to load photo’s at the moment. It’s nearing sunrise and I’m heading to the beach to watch it! After my second night enjoying the festival in Trat, I felt it was time o leave. I asked about, was shown on a map
Traveling through the void, reaching incredibly soft sand Read More »
I arrived yesterday back in Trat to Pop Guest House and a street in a flurry of activity. From the main road on one side of Pop’s to another main road five or so blocks the other direction, the street was closed and booths were setting up. It was the first night of a three
Trat festival and grazing event Read More »
Contemplating a visit to Koh Chang Island, I had anticipated finding a quiet tropical place to stay near the beach with a hammock. I’d read, write in my journal, listen to some of the Abraham and Theo materials on my iPod and savor some reflection time before heading to Bangkok and my flight back to
Early island departure Read More »
Note: I have attempted to post this story for nearly a week. Now, I have strong enough wifi to post it. I was tempted to travel onward through Cambodia to the islands I wanted to visit, I reversed course instead and went back toward Pakse. My bus arrived at a nondescript station, dusty and hot,
Backtrack: Don Det back to Paksong Read More »
By now, you know I don’t travel like most people do. I was tempted to stay in Lapsing, play with the coffee guys for a week, have a brief stay at the islands and then fly home. However, that didn’t feel right. Sunday, they dropped me at the resort where I spent the night. Around
Travel marathon…worth it! Read More »
I had an amazing experience here in Paksong. Earlier, I wrote that up and then lost internet connection and it vanished. Now, I’m picking up my backpack, walking to the highway, catching a ride with a bus or tuk tuk to Pakse and then…???? Somehow, I’m making my way to Koh Chang in Thailand. There
Mystery travel day Read More »
Finally, I have found a wifi signal strong enough for me to get online. The best I’ve been able to do is download three or four emails at a time. Electricity only arrived on this island within the past three years and they are still figuring out what to do with it. For example, I
“Cooking” in 4,000 Islands, Southern Laos Read More »
The first time in a new country, there is no way of knowing what it is like without experiencing it first hand. Reading and looking at photo’s doesn’t create a feeling. Travel books must find something interesting to say about everyplace in a country, that’s their purpose. Before I travel, I do a fair amount
Flat days…new experience in Laos Read More »
Greetings from Vang Vieng, Laos. Yesterday, my tuk tuk was to pick me up at 8:30. I had an early breakfast, returned to my hotel at 8:00 and a few minutes later the driver was there waiting for me. Early! Once in a while that happens. After making the rounds in Luang Prabang to pick
Laos travel day, leaving Luang Prabang Read More »
Today was my last full day here. Yesterday, I rented a bicycle and went exploring. I found a book store cafe and chilled in the heat of the afternoon. In a few short hours, I saw more of Luang Prabang than I could have walking. This morning, I had breakfast overlooking the Mekong River. Some
Final day Luang Prabang Read More »
Tonight, I’m in my sixth hotel in six nights counting the village we stayed with. I had a bout with stomach bug, kayaked 20 kilometers anyway, slept 12 hours in the hut, trekked for 5 plus hours the next day, got on a bus and rode nearly 10 hours to reach Luang Prabang. Once here,
Now in Luang Prabang Read More »
A brief posting as the internet here is really slow. I’m not sure this will even post??? I arrived late in Houayxai so the office for the Gibbon Experience was closed. I found a hotel and checked in for the night, had dinner, watched the sun set over the Mekong River and got some sleep.
Lao Gibbon and Luang Nam Tha Adventure Read More »
I’ve read about this experience. It has both wonderful and horrible reviews. When I arrive in the border of Laos, I can visit the office and see if they have any trips, any openings and get scoop on the cost. By Laos standards, it’s very expensive. People travel for two weeks on that the cost
Maybe?? The Gibbon Experience Read More »
My last night in Chiang Mai. Today was packing, see my friend Pong, make coffee, and head to the mountains to see Doi Suthep Temple once more. I wasn’t so excited about going there at first, something kept calling me, so I went and was amazed once more. This morning, I took the coffee
Packing for First trip to Laos Read More »
Yum! Yesterday was a wonderful day with new friends cooking together in the peace of the forest. During a break, Wendy from Holland said, “I’d like to just say here, it’s so peaceful”. Class mates came from Israel, Chile, Poland, Holland, China and America (me). Haven’t met many people from America here. Too far for
Smart Cooking School Read More »
