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Sunday, 21 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery
Beach town south of Bangkok
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Sunday, 21 Jul 2013 | Views [562] | Comments [1]
Hau Hin & Bangkok, Thailand : I took a quick 2 day vacation to a resort that the Thais tend to visit during their holidays: Hua Hin. This is a small fishing / beach resort 192 km (120 miles) south of Bangkok. Mr. Sam, my driver ... Read more >
Friday, 19 Jul 2013 | Views [331]
HuaHin, Thailand: I am taking a two day vacation from this vacation. I am not taking my laptop so the blog will continue on Sunday when I return to Bangkok
Thursday, 18 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery
Two markets in one day
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Sunday, 7 Jul 2013 | Views [293]
Hoi An, Vietnam : Today’s adventure was the $4 (no air conditioning) bus ride from Hue to Hoi An. I swear that all vehicles in Vietnam must have a governor on them to regulate the speed. We never exceeded 35 mile an hour which ... Read more >
Sunday, 7 Jul 2013 | Views [245] | Comments [1]
Train from Hanoi to Hue : Upon leaving the station at Hanoi, the conductors locked all of the doors on the train with PADLOCKS! I walked up and down 8 cars on the train and found all of our doors locked. Good thing there wasn't an ... Read more >
Tuesday, 2 Jul 2013 | Views [443] | Comments [3]
Luang Prabang, Laos – Hanoi, Vietnam: Last day in Laos and will miss this beautiful country. I got up very early (for me) at 6:00 am to see the morning offerings made to the monks. Well, damn if those monks didn’t get ... Read more >
Friday, 21 Jun 2013 | Views [387] | Comments [5]
Chicago-JFK-Tokyo : The adventure has begun. I stayed up last night until 2am packing and there were some winners and losers. Winners: my medicine, camera, laptop are going on the trip with me. Loser: the backpack is staying in Chicago ... Read more >
Thursday, 20 Jun 2013 | Views [280] | Comments [2]
Chicago : Panic mode is setting in. It just really dawned me on that I am leaving tomorrow and I still have so much to do! Of course I have trouble setting priorities since I am writing the blog this morning instead of packing, buying tickets, ... Read more >
Wednesday, 19 Jun 2013 | Views [321] | Comments [1]
Chicago : With two days to go, I figure I best start getting organized. After stuffing my blanket and pillow into the backpack, I have come to the realization that I might have a minor problem. There isn’t any room left for underwear, ... Read more >
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | Views [332] | Comments [6]
Chicago: These cargo pants are something else! They even come with instructions. I re-read the instructions and realized that they come with only 11 pockets (having thought there were 13) so I guess I now found all eleven! There is ... Read more >
Monday, 17 Jun 2013 | Views [304]
Chicago: What trip would be complete without seeing the elephants in Chiang Mai? I put down my deposit to see Dumbo! There are lots of elephant parks but this one appealed to me the most since it is a rescue sanctuary.... Read more >
Tags: elephant reserve
Sunday, 16 Jun 2013 | Photo Gallery
Pre-trip photos.
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Sunday, 16 Jun 2013 | Views [252] | Comments [2]
Chicago: Last BBQ before I leave for SE Asia. I can't believe I ate that whole thing! Not really...but it sure looks like it from this photo! I guess I will be going on a diet tomorrow!
Friday, 14 Jun 2013 | Views [231]
Chicago: Ok...today is a shopping day. I ordered my "cargo pants" with 11 pockets last night online. Now I just have to figure out what to put in them! Headed to Walgreens for my marlaria pills and SportsMart for my Deet insect ... Read more >
Thursday, 13 Jun 2013 | Views [393]
Chicago. Still in the planning stages. Travel insurance - check, passport - check, Visas - opps....forgot to get one for Laos and Cambodia. I guess I will be busy tomorrow!
I got my photo taken at Walgreens for the visas and unfortunately ... Read more >
