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My favorite place in the USA – Yellowstone National Park (part 1)

In the early 1990’s Tim and I spent two months driving a small Previa van around the USA. We found that this country has some of the most natural beauty and diversity of any of the countries we have explored. … Continue reading

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Viking River Cruise Yaroslavl Russia 2007

We are in the final countdown to take off for Turkey on February 11th. I will be writing up our day-to-day activities similar to what I did in Thailand as long as we have adequate internet service. In the meantime, … Continue reading

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Saying our goodbyes to 2013

2013 was such a year of change and transition for our family.  We started the year with the loss of my mother to Alzheimer’s and cancer in January and then ended on an equally sad note of Tim’s father passing … Continue reading

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21 Interesting things I learned about Thailand

Tuesday, December 3rd – Somewhere over the Pacific Ocean.  I’ve scheduled this to post while we are in the air on our way home. Traveling opens the senses, introduces us to new cultures, food, sights, sounds and smells. It is … Continue reading

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Wrapping up Thailand, Maharaj Market, Mani Pedi

Monday December 2nd, Krabi Town, Thailand Today is our last full day in Thailand.  The three weeks have gone fast.  We have squeezed every last moment out of our time here. For anyone considering a trip to Thailand, I highly … Continue reading

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Whistle Blowing and Cooking School

Sunday, December 1st, Krabi Town, Thailand Sleeping in today felt wonderful.  Deciding on breakfast at a coffee shop around the corner from the hotel, we sat and people watched for a while.  Our waitress was younger than normal… Actually this … Continue reading

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Barracudas Tour to Phi Phi Islands and Night Walking Market

Saturday, November 30 We booked Barracudas Tour to Phi Phi Islands through our hotel.  It included pick up at our hotel and being driven from Krabi Town to Ao Nang, a full day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on … Continue reading

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A day for relaxation and reflection in Krabi Town

Friday, November 29th, Krabi, Thailand After a lot of go, go, go since arriving in Thailand, we decided to take a day to relax. No planned activity, no tour, just let our day unfold. To simplify things, we have extended … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving in Thailand ~ Non-traditional and relaxing,

Well, it certainly was not a traditional Thanksgiving Holiday.  We did not have anything booked or planned so asked our hotel receptionist for a suggestion.  She recommended a drive to see the Tiger Caves, Emerald Pool, and some hot springs. … Continue reading

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Krabi Town, Mr Ann, Big Bat Cave and Monkeys on the Boat

Wednesday night, November 27th, Krabi Town, Thailand Yesterday we flew from Bangkok to Krabi. All went smoothly with the flights and as promised, our hotel had arranged for a driver to pick us up. A sigh of relief when arriving … Continue reading

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