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March 13, 2005
Rambling From The City Of Concrete and Tuk-Tuks
So from Bangkok to Koh Pha Ngan, back to Bangkok then to Chiang Mai, from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and then to Mae Sai and the Burmese border, back to Chiang Mai and then the little chill hippie town of Pai where I left Lonnie and last night came alone back to Bangkok, Lon and I have been having an amazing time. I can't remember a part of my life (and neither can he) that wasn't amazing, but Thailand is treating us well, for sure. Food, drink, dance, guitar, food, sleep, swim, read, food, laugh, talk, and then some more food; just a bit of what we've been up to.
I found out my 6-month ticket isn't going to be quite long enough...surprise, surprise. I gotta stay for Songkran at least, the unforgettable week-long water festival in the middle of April. I'm supposed to leave on the 5th of April. Maybe the middle of May would be better? June? :) They want to charge me a ridiculous price to change my ticket, but I know the experience will be worth every penny. What's money for if not to spend on things you love or for experiences you'll never forget?
I just let loose a whole new set of pictures on TheOtherSide! A few more from Bangkok, a glimpse from Koh Pha Ngan, landscapes and lighters in Chiang Mai, bus drivers and rice patties in Chiang Rai and Burma, and elephants and sunsets in Pai. There's over 80 new shots, so take your time but give'em a look-see someday, this is a beautiful part of the world!
I've been up all day and night again, riding minibus's and VIP buses across the country. Lonnie loves Pai, now he's stuck in paradise. I left him there in a sweet bungalow by the river with his lady friend and arrived in Bangkok this morning. Tomorrow and the next day will be subsequent trips to the airport with name signs for Davin and then Kaity, also from Cali'. Starting solo and now growing to four people, travelling in a bigger group is more fun and more difficult at the same time. We're going to have a blast. Still on the list is heading down south to Koh Phi Phi, where The Beach was filmed, and a major sufferer of damage from the tsunami. Volunteer work is good for anyones soul. The north of Thailand is also really incredible, and Laos is also going to have to be explored by a slow boat down the Mekong. Good times lay ahead, behind, and right underneith our feet, no matter where the world takes us. Don't ever forget it!
P.S. My other post today is something I had a lot of fun writing... Closely based on real events, it will continue to tell stories of our travels (if I stay motivated!) More characters, more adventures, more blinkies. :)
Posted by Tom Bodhi at March 13, 2005 02:39 AM
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