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Trip: Month in Thailand

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Ayutthaya Day 2: the Thai Sun Wins

THAILAND | Sunday, 17 Jan 2010 | Views [421]

I had my limits tested today in more ways than one. After being baked by the Thai sun yesterday, I decided to take an umbrella with me on my walk to the floating market. Seeing a woman walking under an umbrella on a sunny day is a common thing in Thailand, ... Read more >


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Ayutthaya Day 1: Melissa vs the Thai Sun

THAILAND | Saturday, 16 Jan 2010 | Views [600] | Comments [2]

They told me to rent a bicycle to explore Ayutthaya, but I didn’t listen. I thought that the temples were in an area that could be easily explored on foot. Besides, I have a low tolerance for temple-visiting, even if it historically significant. I thought ... Read more >


Riding the Lunchbucket Local to Ayutthaya

THAILAND | Friday, 15 Jan 2010 | Views [236]

This morning Sir Richard helped me to solve my phone problems. We went down to the 7-11 where I bought a Thai sim card and a phone card that had 200THB worth of talking time. He told me that this was a much less expensive option than the exorbitant ... Read more >


Khmer Temple Road Trip

THAILAND | Thursday, 14 Jan 2010 | Views [325]

Today’s road trip to eastern Thailand was a complete success. OK, I spent too much money, but I experienced perfect weather, terrific company and fantastic food. We visited three temples that dated back to the Khmer Civilization (11 th century) and ... Read more >


Voices don't carry in the jungle...Khao Yai full-day trek

THAILAND | Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010 | Views [339]

I was full of excitement as I laced up my hiking shoes for the day-long trek into Khao Yai National Park. I had not been able to venture out during my trip back to Kansas because of the cold, and by cold I mean cruel, sharp-edged cold that makes you ... Read more >


The Khao Yai Half-Day Trek

THAILAND | Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010 | Views [517] | Comments [1]

I arrived in Pak Chong by 2:30. The fellow from the Greenleaf Guesthouse had advised me to be there by three, but I still faced the problem of contacting the guesthouse so that they could come and get me. I managed to get all of my gear off of the bus ... Read more >


A Walk Through Chatuchak Park

THAILAND | Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010 | Views [327]

Today I left my comfortable jet-lag recovery nest in Bangkok and headed off to Khao Yai National Park. I hadn’t spent too much time in Bangkok, but for me, it is a place that is best taken in small doses. I loaded everything into my huge backpack, put ... Read more >


Poisonous snakes and turkey tones

THAILAND | Monday, 11 Jan 2010 | Views [2142]

The last time I was in Thailand I really wanted to visit the Saovabha Snake Farm in Bangkok. I have this odd fascination with reptiles and with poisonous reptiles in particular. This snake farm has a live snake show Monday through Friday and I always ... Read more >


Dodging traffic and scams in Bangkok's Chinatown

THAILAND | Sunday, 10 Jan 2010 | Views [408]

Emerging from the haze of jet lag, my spirit of adventure returned and I managed to make it to the Chatuchak weekend market on Saturday and on Sunday I tried a walking tour recommended by my travel guide. This tour went through Chinatown, an older section ... Read more >


Melissa's Folly...

THAILAND | Friday, 8 Jan 2010 | Views [391]

What am I doing?  I should be looking for a job teaching English, not heading to Thailand for a holiday.  I've been unemployed now for a little over three months.  I have no income.  All I know is that I don't want to be back in Kansas, shivering uncontrollably ... Read more >


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