Gulf Islands leave lasting impression

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January 14th 2009

Published: January 23rd 2009

“Turtle tattoo on right foot” is now something to add to the list of Marc’s distinguishable features. If our raving review of Chiang Mai didn’t sell you on our love of Thailand, the fact that we permanently branded ourselves with bamboo tattoos should thoroughly convince. While the decision was largely spontaneous, I admit we have talked about getting these very tattoos for several year... Read Full Entry

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On Koh Tao.

About one week before we arrived in Thailand, the previous Thai visa exemption rule was changed from 30 days to 15 days for travelers arriving to the country by land. We had to make two day-long runs to the border - one from Chiang Mai to Myanmar and one from Koh Samui to Malaysia - to exit and re-enter the country with a new 15-day stamp.

Toilet toll

At the Malaysian border. The southern area of Thailand that borders Malaysia has a large muslim population.

Firestick

At the Rock Bar on our last night at Lamai Beach, Koh Samui.

Sand and fire

23rd January 2009

Lily
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Hey there, the tattoos look fabulous, and you guys look so well and so relaxed! Apologies for the long hiatus in contact. Between the sun coming out in Danang, Tet holiday and leaving plans (I got a new job - we're moving to Seoul in April) I've just been a real slacker... Thanks for giving me back the travel bug...

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