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Finally in Thailand, Koh Tao!

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

I arrived in Thailand a little over two weeks ago. Now, I’m finally on the Island of Koh Tao and staying with Uwe. I’m starting to get into a groove here. Today we are blessed with unlimited sunshine all day after many many days of bad weather, rain and constant storms.

Uwe’s got a really good setup here using all the elements to their fullest. He has 13 solar panels for power, a wind generator I brought from the states, and a diesel generator for backup. He also has 10,000 liters of water storage tanks and the rain water goes directly into them for use on demand.

I think my plan for now is just to stay here a bit and relax. I’m realizing how I’ve been pent up so much from living in Los Angeles the past 2 1/2 years and it’s been nice as I’ve been reading everyday and catching up with Uwe and soaking up Thailand.

I’ll do my best at keeping updates coming, I don’t always have a good internet connection.

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Leaving L.A. behind, Thailand, here I come!

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

It’s been sometime since I’ve written on my blog. I’m going on almost 3 years now since I’ve been back from my first big trip. It’s such a cliche’, but time really does go by so fast and it waits for no one.

I’m really looking forward to getting my feet firmly planted back on Thai soil. This past year and all the turmoil that ensued really makes you realize ones priorities. It’s made me realize things come and go, money, friendship, and career. All are marvelous to have, but sometimes you have to leave behind those things to forge a different path in life. Do things that are downright uncomfortable at times to realize what else the world may have in store for you. Travel, like I’ve done in the past, is something that fills the void that’s deep inside at times. It’s never easy walking away from a comfortable life out into the unknown world with many uncertainties. That my friends, is the real beauty of it in itself. The unknown factor. We all pretty much know day in day out what’s in store for us. Get up for work, walk the dog, commute to the office. These things can become so mundane and such a drudgery after awhile. While nothing is guaranteed, bouncing around the world from place to place, you really don’t know who or what you’ll encounter next. This is why I do it. To walk through the world with the wonderment of a child once again.

If all goes well, in less than two weeks I will once again be somewhere that for the past few years was only in my dreams. Traveling, learning, laughing and loving the Amazing Thailand!

Thai beach

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Back to Pennsylvania

Sunday, June 4th, 2006
Well here it is June 4, time flies when your having fun! I'm back in Bangkok. Three months on the road and I'm officially worn out. I've been struggling with my options of continuing my travels or packing up and ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Phuket

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006
Phuket, Thailand Just got back from Phuket! It was a week of constant drinking and partying. I think I took at least a year off of my life from all the ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Leaving Chumphon

Friday, March 17th, 2006
Me with some great new friends! Well, it's been nearly a week and a half since I arrived here in Chumphon, which seems like along time in a quite ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Paradise is found!!

Saturday, March 11th, 2006
Cabana Beach I'm feeling much better today! I think the meds and the rest really did me good! Yesterday I rented a motorbike for a 24 hour period for 200 Baht ($5.00) really ... [Continue reading this entry]

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What a night!

Thursday, March 9th, 2006
Leaving the train station in Bangkok I just arrived in Chumphon, Thailand. I decided I wanted to experience train travel in Thailand and booked a trip to Trang. ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Finally Here!!

Sunday, March 5th, 2006
MBK Mall in Bangkok I've finally arrived in Thailand with no setbacks! It's my fourth day here and I must admit I had no idea what I was bargaining ... [Continue reading this entry]

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