http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/jim-willis/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from jim willis en-us Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:06:36 +0000 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:06:36 +0000 You know I was thinking to myself what I am going to do to fill my evening I had just come out of a movie and I was feeling kind of bored and in the mood to try something new. As I mounted my mighty steed rented yamaha moped I noticed some puddles on the floor of the parkade I drove out and noticed more puddles strange it wasn't raining much earlier. I pulled out on to the main road and too http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Thailand/Central-Thailand/Pattaya/blog-444108.html Here are some pics of my trip to Kuala Lumpur the Capital of Malasia overall it was a nice 4 day trip did lots of partying and saw some sites. Looking forward to my next visa run I am think Laos.Malaysian people are very kind speak excelledn englisht and I ran into many backpackers which was a relief from the land of limited English and sexual tourists in Pattaya. Though make no mistake I do l http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Wilayah-Persekutuan/Kuala-Lumpur/blog-440366.html Here are some pictures i took during my two weeks in Krung Thep or Bangkok as we Farangs call it. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Thailand/Central-Thailand/Bangkok/blog-437615.html One thing about travelling that really make things worth while is all the challenges along the way and the little victories that come with them. I've had many hard days of being lost and sweaty only to find what i was looking for and better sometimes too. Though travel is the very lonely I find company in my surroundings and purpose in the trials that each day brings. Travel is not easy not e http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/blog-437573.html here is a look at some live muay thai. The science of 8 limbs fists elbows knees and shins. It is what I am hear to learn and thought i knew before I was corrected by my trainers. Anyway here are some pictures I took from front row and Lumpini and Ramachdan Stadiums they seat about 2000 which was a let down but the action was really good. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Thailand/Central-Thailand/Bangkok/blog-435860.html Hey all sorry to be neglecting my blog finding time and reliable internet is a bit of a challenge here but here I am none the less.My Flight err flights went really well 4 hours 13hours and 3hours. When I arrived the airport suites hotel wasn't near the airport at all rather it was near the older domestic airport so it took an hour to get there. Took some time to recover from the jet lag lik http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Thailand/Central-Thailand/Bangkok/blog-433411.html MontrealTonight I chose to really live it up I departed Yanis's place at about 6am and booked myself into the cheapest hotel I could find online. I am really loving second cup and their free highspeed internet well not free but free with my new found addition to double expresso. I was quite surprised when I check into the hotel it was called the hotel Ythe reviews were decent but I was quite http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Quebec/Montreal/blog-418312.html The crowed energy and atmosphere are something I'll never forget 2 million wearing red and white a hundred bands playing on every corner. I don't think I'll ever be filled with so much patriotism again. I don't know that many things ever live up to expectations so often we let little differences in plans take away from an experience but really truly feel I lived through the energy that is Ca http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Ontario/Ottawa/blog-416147.html Montreal Thus FarIt has been great to see Yanis again and this city is so beautiful.The first day I went to Mount Royal which is the big city park and watched the tam tams which are a bunch of hippie drummers like 50 of them chilling and playing muisc in the sun. SO So sO so chill form there I moved up the hill and saw some dudes doing midevil battles twas a ton of fun I even tried it a few time http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Quebec/Montreal/blog-416164.html Everything I have read about travel told me to expect nothing but embrace everything and really feel as though I did.......I may have set out and ended up with a few unfulfilled hopes but my openness to experiance led to see a much greater picture of what my central Canadian brothers live like. No were before have a seen a crowd so entranced in unit as I did on Canada Day never have I felt th http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Ontario/Ottawa/blog-416140.html yay http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Ontario/Ottawa/blog-413574.html So instead of spending all my time partying and recovering I chose to also take some pictures and learn a little at the various museums in the city of Ottawa. It's kinda funny how much more likely you are to visit a museum in someone else backyard than you are to visit one in your own. I haven't been to the Glenbow in 15 years...anyway.The Museums are ranked bellow I mean below4 Scence and Nat http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Ontario/Ottawa/blog-415773.html I think bungee jumping is going to become one of my regular hobbies.The rush of falling and accelerating was insane I was frozen in the moment and in complete awe of what was happening. It was like flying I wasn't scared at all it was like the world was coming towards me. It was a pure rush no fear no distraction just positive energy. The splash kinda brought me back my senses.Well I guess i http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Quebec/blog-415149.html On OttawaThe weather is great the sights are great adn the comapny is fantastic. I arrived around midnight all my gear intact Marie picked me up from the airport. It was a genuine pleasure to finally meet her after having talked for so long on nexopia. We enjoyed a few drinks on this wicked rooftop patio and then called it a night.As I was arriving so late I decided to hotel it for the first http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Ontario/Ottawa/blog-413203.html All this travel prep is driving me nuts shouldn't have procrastinated so much. Today I'm off to Ottawa going to do a ton of crazy stuff. Then off to Montreal for even more touring and good times. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Alberta/Calgary/blog-412219.html It still doesn't quite feel real. If you'd asked me what I'd be doing today six months ago I certainly wouldn't have said I'd be quitting my job to travel the world. Throughout my life most oppurtunities I took part in were presented to me out of chance or influence but it is nice to embark on somethign that is truly mine and mine alone.Yesterday was my final day at BW Technologies by Honeywell http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Alberta/Calgary/blog-411016.html Can't believe it is already here so many Memories with Honeywell it's amazing how much you can change as a person in 2 years. I learned so much about running a business and made many new friends. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Alberta/Calgary/blog-409683.html