We are now back in Bangkok. We left Koh Tao by ferry to Chumphon and then took an overnight train to Bangkok. Our last days in Koh Tao were amazing! On one of our last days there...we decided to take a taxi across the island to Sairee Beach for the day and then hike back. Wow!! What a workout...I am seriously out of shape! A few too many Singhas! The hike was steep, steeper, and steep. But we survived and our reward was a view that was breathtaking. On our way back down the mountain we decided to stop off at Tanote-View bar/restaurant for a few beers to celebrate. This place is awesome...and this is where we met Momma, the most unforgettable Thai woman we have met so far. We talked to her for awhile and ... read more

All these years I just thought I was getting a quality massage. That was until yesterday...I finally had Thai Massage. I have never been stretched like that before....not by a stranger anyway :) I could go for one of those a day! So Sam and I are leaving Chang Mai today and heading to Bangkok for the night. We leave tomorrow for Ko Phi Phi...cant wait for the beach! Chang Mai has been great...we went to several temples while we were here. One of the temples, Doi Suthep, was really amazing. It sits on a mountain with a view of Chang Mai. To get to the temple we climbed many, many stairs...210 to be exact. A little out of breath once we reached the top. We also stopped by one of the Queen's many palaces. The ... read more

Jes: We arrived in CHang Mai yesterday by overnight train. We paid for 2nd class seating on the train...that includes a top and bottom bunk. I felt a little anxious at first but settled in as soon as I had a few beers. The trip took 14 hours...the train probably went about 40 mph. We met two great people from Japan...they ended up staying at the same guesthouse as us. The landscape on the trip up here was amazing...very green and lush with lots of rice fields. CHang Mai is amazing... the owners of the Libra guesthouse where we are staying are so sweet and welcoming. We went to a huge market yesterday....everything you can imagine. As we were walking around the market...we came across a temple. Outside the temple a lady was selling birds in ... read more

OK.....So last night was an amazing time. We went to this area of town called koh san road. Lots of little shops....much bargaining to be had. Fried bugs for sale. Can't say I partuck but thought about it...we went to this bar that had a Thai Ska band and they were effing awsome!. Met some British guy who we hung out with all night. Good people. Didn't get to bed until 5 am. Jese got a little more sleep than me but not much. We are going to explore the temples today and head north tonight to Chang Mai. When we get there, we will post some pics......promise. All is well and hope the same goes for everyone. Until next blog...... Sam & Jese... read more