Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Ready, Set, Wait
I am now in the airport in Bangkok waiting at the gate for a boarding announcement. We are scheduled to depart in 25 minutes and boarding has not begun so that indicates some problem, but hopefully a minor one. Keeping my fingers crossed for a smooth trip. At least I have a boarding pass in my hand.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Wind Down
I am now sitting in my hotel in Bangkok relaxing for the first time in a long while. I have made all arrangements for departing at 1930 on 3 May (tomorrow) on Thai Air (TG794) non stop to LAX and then I will connect with AA onward to good ole south Georgia (well, actually north Florida) where either the Hicks or Renfroes will meet me at 12 noon.
I have worn out 2 bags on my journey and outgrown another with new "stuff". I have made new friends; tasted exotic foods; swam in waters cold to near scalding, traveled by train, boat, and plane; slept in rooms which were quite pleasant to almost unbearable. The experiences and adventures of the past 3 months have fulfilled a long held fantasy and I am happy to know that I can still do it.
I am looking forward to getting home, mostly because I miss my family, friends and Max the Cat. I also anticipate being able to open a cabinet and put my hands on a toothbrush without rummaging through my backpack. I want to sit down with some good southern comfort food or maybe a steak, salad and potato with a glass of wine. You might think once I get home I will soon be planning my next trip. That would be incorrect because I am already thinking about the next one and I haven't left Asia yet.
I have worn out 2 bags on my journey and outgrown another with new "stuff". I have made new friends; tasted exotic foods; swam in waters cold to near scalding, traveled by train, boat, and plane; slept in rooms which were quite pleasant to almost unbearable. The experiences and adventures of the past 3 months have fulfilled a long held fantasy and I am happy to know that I can still do it.
I am looking forward to getting home, mostly because I miss my family, friends and Max the Cat. I also anticipate being able to open a cabinet and put my hands on a toothbrush without rummaging through my backpack. I want to sit down with some good southern comfort food or maybe a steak, salad and potato with a glass of wine. You might think once I get home I will soon be planning my next trip. That would be incorrect because I am already thinking about the next one and I haven't left Asia yet.
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