HAPPY NEW YEAR

As promised, I'm testing my camera and ability to post pictures BEFORE I leave home this time.

Welcome to new readers, and Happy New Year to everyone.

I've had some questions as to where I'm going. Bangkok is the first stop, and I wanted to take a side trip to Angor Wat, Cambodia from there; however, it looks as if the air fare is very expensive for a short trip.....and the reviews of the "ground transportation" (mini-buses) doesn't sound encouraging at all. According to one review the mini bus was supposed to take 12 yours, but they ended up in pickup trucks, and it took 20 hours!

I sent off for my Thai Visa that I have to have since I'll be there over 30 days. I worry when I have to send my passport off in the mail. With luck, I'll get it all back in time.

After my guide books arrive, I'll make more plans as to what to do and see.

My brother Ward, and his wife, Jane will be joining me in Bangkok for eight days. That always makes it more fun! We had a good time in Buenos Aires last year, so we'll hope for the same this year.

Around the first of March, I'll fly from Bangkok to Phuket, which is an island in Southern Thailand. I have arranged for a little house on the water there. I'll return to the US on March 25th; but can't move back into my house until April 16. Yes, that's how I finance my trips....by renting out my house in what is the HIGH season here, and then going somewhere OFF season. Haven't decided what to to/where to go between March 25 and April 16.

I'm Baaaack

Sunday, December 21, 2007


Last year at this time, I was basking in the warmth of Panama City. Today it is 45 degrees in Green Valley, and I'm ready to, once again, go South for the Winter.

I'll pretest my camera with my new computer (Acer) to see if I can post pictures BEFORE I go,this time. And I'll try not to leave my electrical cord at home!!

Here's the Itinerary so far:

February 3, 2008 Lv Tus for LAX.

Northwest Airlines, Flight 1 from LAX to Bangkok (BKK), leaving at 11:40AM and arriving at 12:10PM on February 5

I still need to make reservations from BKK to Phuket, but don't think that will be a problem.

Returning from BKK to LAX

Northwest Airlines #28 on March 25, 2008 leaving at 6AM and arriving LAX at 9:15AM (same day)

Both Flights are via Narita Airport in Japan.

I'll be staying at the Supalai Imperial Palace which is a condo complex. The ad says it is close to public transportation, and I hope it is. I understand that the SkyTrain is the easiest, best, fastest way to get around the City.
http://www.perfectplaces.com/pp_find_dtl.cfm?year=2008&month=1&ref_num=29158#cal

I'll post more later, as I learn more; however wanted to get this out in the hopes that you might like to join me for a week or so, in either Bangkok or Phuket.