Travel stories written while I’m on the road exploring. So many adventures and experiences pop up each day, I’ll begin by managing them under travel stories and invite you to follow along.
This post if from January 2017. I had a marvelous and relaxing trip to the Yucatan of Mexico. I needed a break from caregiving for my mother and a time to refresh my Spirit. It was perfect! Since then, I’ve had several friends visit the area and I’m always happy to offer tips and support […]
I’ve been back from my trip to Bali, Thailand and Laos for a little over 2 months. My friend Tylson, whom I met in Paksong, Laos and his partner Meghan stopped through last Monday. How wonderful to have “travel family” visit me here in Colorado! After several more months of work and life, I have
Stillness speaks and rejuvenates Read More »
After a quiet morning, writing in my journal and doing some dream for what I am birthing in the next year, I headed up to Rocky Mountain National Park. While enjoying the sights, sounds, smells and foods of SE Asia, I reminded myself how fortunate I am to be living here in Colorado. Not
RMNP Birthday trip Read More »
Since arriving home three days ago, I’ve taken several days to slowly unpack, rest, be still, hold onto the sense of ease and flow, and savor being reacquainted with my home. I’ve have little effect of any jet lag in spite of nearly 30 hours of travel and a 13 hour time change. One
Expanded, enriched and grateful! Read More »
I’m writing this post under very unusual conditions compared to recent trip post. I have a great WiFi connection, am sitting in the comfort of my own living room, am sipping a homemade Chai and experiencing much cooler weather. Home! Where is that? Home? The answer depends on whether or not you are present. Really
Time warp and decompression at home Read More »
The phone rang a little after 5:00. I believe it was the minivan driver here to gather me for the bus to the airport. By the time I got to the phone, it stopped ringing. I don’t leave until tomorrow morning! So, will the minivan be here or not? That’s the question! I double checked
It was a late night for me last night wandering the street, listening to music and people watching. Add in a full day of travel and I was exhausted when I crawled into bed before midnight. Still a little annoyed I was not able to get a king bed, even after it was confirmed, I
Vibrating bed and segment intending life Read More »
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
Koh Samet and photo’s Read More »
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 »
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 »