Monthly Archives: December 2007

Finally, we checked out and left the island on the 11:30AM boat. Then we got on a 1:30PM bus to the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. Luckily this was a better bus experience over my last one. We arrived 3.5 hours … Continue reading →

We were planning on leaving the island today, but it was so nice that we decided to stay one more day. The place costs $36/night, which is the high season price. Everything you need is right on the beach and … Continue reading →

The previous day was spent mostly relaxing near our place at Vongduern Villa. I got to read a book and Yu had to spend a few hours on my computer doing some translation work. Today, we have bigger plans including … Continue reading →

The islands and beaches are probably the #1 reason why so many people go to Thailand. In fact, haven’t seen so many people with blonde hair since I was in Northern Europe! Last night the boat dropped us off directly … Continue reading →

In the morning Yu’s mother was up early shopping and cooking food to offer the monks at the local temple. Usually the monks will bring their begging bowls around the neighborhood going door to door for food, but today was … Continue reading →

Today is election day in the country, including a big election for a new prime minister. The English school has been shut down for the rest of the year and today I got to go to Yu’s hometown, Trat. On … Continue reading →

Today was spent preparing for a big party here at the English school. About 60 people attended. I helped painting a large wall covering of Santa Claus and helped prepare some food (put jelly on a lot of bread). I … Continue reading →

We started the day by going to the fresh market in town. It is the place where all the vegetables and seafood and things are sold early in the morning. But I got some breakfast nearby from some street vendors. … Continue reading →

I arrived late last night (11:30PM) in Bangkok’s 1-year-old Suvarnbhumi airport. I was surprised how many people were there at that time of night and a lot of people were spending the night on the seats there. I met up … Continue reading →

Tonight I am leaving China on a budget airline called Air Asia to Bangkok, Thailand. My first flight since Detroit to Tokyo in September. My plan is to stay in Thailand about 30 days (that’s the limit on how long … Continue reading →