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The King's Birthday

THAILAND | Friday, 5 Dec 2008 | Views [378]

Today I hung out with the two Thai girls I had met through Gina at the guesthouse in Ayutthaya a couple weeks ago.  It was a pretty fun day.  It was a national holiday for the King's birthday as well.  We went to a park in Bangkok and just chilled while ... Read more >

Tags: matts arrival


Muay Thai at Sanam Luang

THAILAND | Thursday, 4 Dec 2008 | Views [449]

I grabbed a new cell phone today because my old one was in my shorts when I jumped into the ocean a couple weeks ago and it failed to start working again.  Stuart took off to Cambodia today.  So I'm cruising solo until Matt gets here tomorrow night.  ... Read more >

Tags: bangkok party


Chilling at the Oasis

THAILAND | Wednesday, 3 Dec 2008 | Views [397]

Today I wrote in my journal, listened to tunes and swam at the rooftop pool.  I am just waiting in bangkok until Matt arrives on Friday night.  I think were heading to Koh Chang for a bit and then into Cambodia but we might go to Laos first, see what ... Read more >

Tags: brad pitt is hilarious in burn after reading


The Protesters Win!!!

THAILAND | Tuesday, 2 Dec 2008 | Views [412]

Today Stuart and I switched over to the Khao San Palace Hotel which had a rooftop pool so it was pretty nice hanging out up there.  We decided to check out the Grand Palace in the afternoon because I didn't get a chance to see it last time I was in Bangkok ... Read more >

Tags: down with the government


Barfing out at Sea

THAILAND | Monday, 1 Dec 2008 | Views [290]

Today was a really rough day.  I woke up feeling like shit and for the first time on this trip, I could not get away from the toilet.  Figures that I had booked a high speed catamaran and a 6hour bus ride for later in the afternoon.  I said goodbye ... Read more >

Tags: sick as a dog


The Airports are Closed!

THAILAND | Sunday, 30 Nov 2008 | Views [304]

Today Sarah and CJ left for Bangkok to try and catch their flight.  Their flight was in limbo because anti-government protesters had taken over both airports in Bangkok which caused the government to call for a state of emergency.  A lot of people were ... Read more >

Tags: bailed on diving


To the Bowling Alley

THAILAND | Saturday, 29 Nov 2008 | Views [307]

I can't really remember what I did during the day today because I've been slacking with my journal and I'm about a week behind.  I do remember that we had an excellent seaside BBQ for dinner.  I had barracuda skewers with pineapple and a baked potato.... Read more >

Tags: almost got the turkey


Scooters on Koh Tao

THAILAND | Friday, 28 Nov 2008 | Views [273]

Last night I met a really cool German girl named Wiebke.  She was travelling with her friend Eva and a guy Wayne from Australia.  They were all doing their diving courses here on Koh Tao.  Today was really fun though.  The German girls and Wayne had scooters ... Read more >

Tags: gazunetite!


Lost my friggin Raincoat

THAILAND | Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008 | Views [301]

Today I had a very relaxing afternoon.  We all went for breakfast at about noon, chilled in the restaurant because it was still raining.  Played some guitar and just hung out. Then I went to look for my MEC raincoat I left at the bar the night before.... Read more >

Tags: life on koh tao in the rain


Destination Koh Tao

THAILAND | Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008 | Views [277]

Today we decided to leave Koh Pha-Ngan.  Too many buckets and large Changs which is now my favourite beer ever by the way.  Not for the taste but for getting the most bang for your buck!  We grabbed a boat over to Koh Tao which is just north of Koh Phangan.... Read more >

Tags: the legend of stuart from england


Party on Koh Pha-Ngan

THAILAND | Monday, 24 Nov 2008 | Views [292]

So my relaxation never really happened.  This island is party central even when there is no full moon party going on.  For three straight days it rained like crazy.  The rain kinda prevented us from checking out the whole island, so we pretty much just ... Read more >

Tags: party in the rain


Over to Koh Pha-Ngan

THAILAND | Friday, 21 Nov 2008 | Views [292]

Today was pretty much a travel day.  We took the bus to Surat Thani from Krabi.  We then had to wait like an hour at the bus station for another bus that was taking us to the pier an hour away.  Grabbed some excellent BBQ pork and rice while we were waiting.... Read more >

Tags: brutal boat ride


Back To Krabi

THAILAND | Thursday, 20 Nov 2008 | Views [258]

Today we cruised to Krabi from Railay Beach.  Railay beach was a great time but I had been there for awhile so I was kinda glad to head somewhere else.  We took a longtail boat in the rain which wasn't really that cool.  Got to Krabi and just chilled.... Read more >

Tags: krabi town parade


Rockclimbing in Railay

THAILAND | Wednesday, 19 Nov 2008 | Views [312] | Comments [1]

Today started off with a BLT and a banana shake.  My signature wakeup meal that is really the breakfast of champions in my opinion.  After that I signed up for an afternoon of rockclimbing.  So my climbing went pretty good for the first 3 climbs but after ... Read more >

Tags: i suck at rockclimbing


Living Life on Thai Time

THAILAND | Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 | Views [278]

Today was another write off day.  We stayed out pretty late last night so we all ended up sleeping in very late.  Sarah was nice enough to go get BLT's and banana shakes while CJ and I chilled in our rooms.  It was the best snack ever.  We sauntered over ... Read more >

Tags: more chillin at railay


Sarah's Arrival

THAILAND | Monday, 17 Nov 2008 | Views [238]

Last night Sarah and her boyfriend CJ showed up in Railay.  It was really cool to see her because I haven't hung out with her in a couple years.  She had been teaching English in South Korea and decided to stop by Thailand before heading back to Canada ... Read more >

Tags: beachcombing with sarah and cj


Will's Departure

THAILAND | Sunday, 16 Nov 2008 | Views [267]

Today Will, Phil and Marketa all left Railay after breakfast.  I stayed on to see my friend Sarah who is arriving here today.  Will is heading back to Toronto and Phil and Marketa are heading back to Krabi town to figure out where they are going next, ... Read more >

Tags: cruisin solo now


Phra Nang Beach

THAILAND | Saturday, 15 Nov 2008 | Views [249]

Today we were going to go rock climbing but we were all pretty tired from the hike the day before so we decided to just have a relaxing day over at Phra Nang Beach which is actually the coolest beach in Rialay.  It just took us a couple days to find it.... Read more >

Tags: rock jumping in railay


The Hike to the Lagoon

THAILAND | Friday, 14 Nov 2008 | Views [289]

Today the 4 of us decided we were going to hike up to the viewpoint and the laggon that is in the middle of one of the huge limestone karsts.  It was a crazy hike.  The first 10 minutes of the hike was like an 80 degree angle hike up clay and roots using ... Read more >

Tags: hiking and jamming with the locals


Freaking over Fish

THAILAND | Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 | Views [282]

Today Will, Phil, Marketa, Corrie, Simone and I did a longtail boat tour of 4 islands in the area.  We went swimming, snorkling and just lounged on beaches.  The snorkling was really cool cuz we brought crackers so as soon as I went underwater, Phil threw ... Read more >

Tags: 4 island longtail boat tour


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