In the Kingdom of Thailand

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Okay, so it's taken me a few days to update the blog. I spent an hour today typing up my journey thus far, only to accidently hit "back" on the website and lose EVERYTHING I had typed. I'm a little bit upset about that right now, but even that won't bring back the amount of typing I have done. So anways, I'm not gonna spend the time re-writing my whole story up to this point in time. My next update with be filled with all my adventures thus far, including my arrival in Bangkok and trips around Chiang Mai. I would like to let everyone know that I am doing extremely well and having the time of my life. The people in Thailand are the most friendly, warm, inviting, and welcoming people I have ever met and I could seriously get used to spending some time here. In fact, I just might. I have met up with Joey Keeperman and Ryan Donnelly, friends from high school and will be spending the next month or more with Joey (Ryan is flying home on Dec. 19th). I'm going to put some photos up for your viewing pleasure so you can at least see a little of what I'm seeing. In a short time I will make a good update with stories and more photos of my travels. Thanks for checking in and everyone please take care.

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Photos

King Cobra
Two cobras held by a crazy snake handler outside Chiang Mai

King Cobra
This giant snake (4 meters) kept striking at the side of the cage, nearly gave me a heart attack

Julie's Guesthouse
The roof of the guest house I have been at for a week in Chiang Mai

Comments

[(Grand Aunt) Mikki Chaffee]

Thanks so very much for sharing your adventures! Although we've been doing a fair amount of travelling in recent years (Italy(7 times), Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary), Thailland has not been on our list, but I think you may have just put it there... Best, M

[Eric T]

You call that a Cobra?
Smithy - Wow, totally jealous, but looks and sounds like everything is great. Looking forward to more stories, more updates and more pictures. Here is your update on America. : It is Florida v. Ohio St for the BCS after UCLA upset USC. Cal is playing Texas A+M in the Holiday Bowl. The US rep to the UN John Bolton, just resigned.

[Stiefel]

Arrived
Glad to see you made it to Thialand Safely Travel On Brother Peace Stiefel

[jay]

we are so envious
of your trip. David and I were in Thailand a number of years ago and enjoyed it immensely. I will look forward to reading your travelblog as you progress. Won't it seem a little odd being so far away on Christmas?

[Mary]

Good to hear from you
Hey Adam, Good to finally hear from you. I'm very glad (but not surprised) that you are having a great time and doing well. I'm also jealous of your adventures. We'll miss you this Christmas but I'm so happy you are finally able to do this trip. Make sure the cobras stay behind wire... Love you, Mary

[SeeingTheWorld]

Great to hear from you
Grand Aunt Mikki, I certainly did not expect to receive a comment from you. I would love to visit Eastern Europe some day, all of it sounds fascinating. Thailand is beautiful and I cannot say enough good things about the people here. Take care.

[Leif]

hot stuff
Good stuff, more please.