Destination: Thailand

Bikes and Maggots

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [438] | Comments [1]

Having a bike changes everything. At home biking and cooking are so much a part of what brings me joy that not having those things for even a couple of days started to takes its toll. I made sure that I got to the bike shop before it closed last night ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Just a quick note

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 | By tara_and_mike | Views [178]

Hi Thought I had better drop a line to let everyone back home know I was finally offered that job with the animal feed company. I don`t know much more than that yet, I am waiting for the contact to be sent out and I should find out soon about the ... Read more >

arrived in Chiang Mai

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 | By 3yc | Views [439] | Comments [1]

Lisa, Kate, and I have arrived in Chiang Mai.  So far all we have done is shop.  There is an enormous night bazaar here that we checked out last night and are going back to tonight.  Today we went a silver factory, an umbrella painting factory, and a ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping

Orientation

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [393]

My taxi driver from Chiang Mai airport informed me that second to Bangkok it is the largest city in Thailand. It's not New York in size, but I'm definitely in a city. Crossing the street is a fun frogger like challenge. Where there are cross walks, ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

36 Hours Later

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [433] | Comments [2]

I arrived safely. Thanks to a sweet guardian angel my plane trip was so smooth. Drugs and neck pillows are amazing. I started Saturday morning and my flight was 17 hours direct. I slept for 13 hours and ate very well in between the long naps on Thai ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Kata Beach

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By 3yc | Views [399] | Comments [1]

We've spent several days in Phuket laying on the beach. The beach is gorgeous but the ripcurrent is intense.  We rent beach chairs/umbrellas for $3 a day from Robo, a small Thai man who has a crush on Kate.  Whenever she is not at the beach, Robo asks ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Wondeful Pia

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By ange_sam | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Sams Birthday

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By ange_sam | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Chiang Mai

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By ange_sam | Photo Gallery

Pai in the sky

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By ange_sam | Views [4904] | Comments [3]

       So we're in Pai ( pronounced pie).  Still in Thailand, we're loving it!!  Pai is even more beautiful than chiang mai.  We are so high in the mountains here that on some days, the clouds are just hovering above our heads.  Its wonderful! Its ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

NY Times article

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By 3yc | Views [374]

If I happen to see this , I will definitely snap a picture!

Tags: Culture

Our day at sea

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 | By 3yc | Views [403] | Comments [1]

Today we went on a snorkelling adventure to the Phi Phi Islands.  It started with a rough boat ride for about an hour.  The front of the speedboat was like riding a roller coaster, while in the back of the boat, everyone got drenched while watching the ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Thailand

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 | By zara | Views [1064]

Thailand

Tags: Work

Gallery: Asia - Thailand

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 | By gilbi | Photo Gallery

A Primer

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 | By rk | Views [394] | Comments [1]

A few days left to enjoy New York summer before I to journey to Thailand on Saturday. I have no idea how often I will visit a computer while I'm gone, but when I do I will leave my stories here. I am looking forward to a few weeks of less techonology.... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase