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    Taking the road less traveled Spending a year in five continents to embrace my "inner turtle", to live simply, and to avoid being shark bait!

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    Octopus obstacle in Buoyancy World Views[2067] Scorpion fish, very hard to tell apart from the rock it rests on! Views[1966] My seat in the overnight train to Bangkok, all 14 hours of it! Views[723] Found a street full of food vendors in Surat Thani while waiting to board the train. The mortar and pestle are used to crush together ingredients like chilis, shallots, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, and garlic for various salads. Views[569] One last noodle soup, this one was vegetarian. The
     
    One last banana pancake before leaving, and a mojito to wash it down! Views[427] A gorgeous lagoon that could only be reached by walking up and over a steep ridge Views[577] Kayaked through a We kayaked from one beach to the next through these beautiful rock formation. Views[690] There was only one way up and down, and here's the view going down. The last 50m was insane. But if a 70-year-old man in slippers could make it, so could I! Views[519]
     
    This is the reward: view from the top, think it was an almost 1 km trek, only 7 of us made the effort to get there (out of probably 70 total). Views[1231] There was no nice walking path to the viewpoint, just huge rocks and a rope to hang onto. Views[491] View from one of the rest stops on the way to the top of the viewpoint Views[363] Ang Thong National Park was the main reason I visited Koh Samui, spent a day trekking and kayaking there, beautiful! Views[505] There are lots of stray dogs and cats on the islands. This cutie waited for me to give him food while I ate my street food, he was rewarded with chicken bones. Views[832]
     
    Street food from Bophut, Koh Samui: skewers of chicken liver, chicken wings, and sausage; sticky rice; and papaya salad, all put in plastic bags, urgh! Views[804] One of my favorite sunset shots of Koh Tao, cloudier than expected but the colors were brilliant. Views[597] Several restaurants play movies on their TV at night to attract diners; most have no clue what the movie is. This one thought the movie is named Forgot what I bought to get this plastic bag, but I'm impressed that it's biodegradable. Hope other Koh Tao vendors may follow suit! Views[455] Sunset over Jamson Bay. I endured many mosquito bites during the 30 minute sunset duration. Views[459]
     
    View from my 100b beach chair/umbrella on Nangyuan Island. The cluster of boats in the water are at a very famous dive site named Twins, I dived there a few times myself. Views[480] Another couple with matching swimming outfits. They took an insane number of photos and he even flashed a One of several couples who wore matching outfits. Do they really think that's cute?? Views[665] A husband teaching his wife to snorkel, she was wearing a life vest and the water was only waist high, but was still too fearful. Hmmm.... Views[756] A wood path almost goes all the way around one of the mounds of Nangyuan Island Views[414]
     
    Close-up of the connecting beaches, no Photoshopping needed! Views[921] This is THE shot of Nangyuan Island, taken from the viewpoint. The famous triple-connecting beaches are out of this world. Views[2097] Luxury resorts along coast of Koh Tao, not for me this time, maybe one day! Views[411] My favorite snack, pancake with bananas. so yum! Views[310] Sai Nuan Beach, a secluded beach excellent for swimming and snorkeling. Views[846]
     
    A stretch of the Discovered this private beach Jamson Beach that's part of a resort, very secluded and perfect for swimming. Views[307] Typical day on Koh Tao: blue sky, clear water, taxi water waiting for passengers. Views[1218] Never got tired of seeing the sunset Views[323] Sairee Beach, clubs lined the beach with lounge chairs and even beds. Views[775]
     
    Sunrise at Chumphon pier Views[343] What I learned from that day's paper: Japanese shoppers are still the snazziest dressers, only now they dress like that to queue up at Apple store. Views[306] What I learned from that day's paper: some former Thai teen throb is trying to make a comeback after knocking up some girl years ago and then took her to get an abortion, only to claim later he didn't ask her to do it, but she said he made her, OMG! Where's Perez Hilton?? Views[276] What I learned from that day's paper: even more glad I'm not in Bangkok, blaze kills one in high rise hotel! Lack of safety oversight in Bangkok is astounding. Views[484] What I learned from that day's paper: Jeremy Lin may be Chinese American, but ALL of Asia treats him like he's one of theirs! It's Linsanity worldwide! Views[245]
     
    What I learned from that day's paper: Thais wanted to know why their PM Yingluck Shinawatra met with businessmen at the Four Seasons instead of attending a parliament meeting. Politics are funny everywhere in the world! Views[222] Kite flying during dusk Views[746] Taxi ferry ride on the river during sunset, best way to cool down. Views[319] Parliament building, the king wanted it European style after visiting Europe. Views[856] Golden Mountain pagoda Views[375]
     
    Noodle soup is very popular, perfect for me! Views[216] Major boulevard in Bangkok, the taxi driver said it's modeled after Paris...hmmm Views[238] Numerous Buddhas line the grounds of Wat Pho Views[177] Grounds of Wat Pho Views[217] The bottom of its feet are made of marble and consists of different Buddhas Views[213]
     
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