Well we have finally gotten a chance to write and upload some pics from our latest adventures through Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, Cambodia, and Vietnam (internet has been pretty bad). It has been a blast to say the least and here is the short version. The first part of the trip involved lots of islands, beaches, snorkeling, and cheap beers. The highlight would probably be Koh Lipe in the south of Thailand where we found a sweet little deserted island that we had to snorkel out to, which meant that we had it and its beaches to ourselves for a few days.. Next we headed down to Malaysia for a few days for Xmas with a couple we met, where we shared the beaches with lots of fully clothed Muslim Malaysians which was pretty cool.
Next up we made our way up to Bangkok to make sure the government protesters were behaving themselves (which they were). We met up with our friend Molly, ate some bugs, then went down to Koh Phangan (Koh = island if you were wondering) for New Years Eve, which is the location of the infamous full moon/New Years parties. The next day we both made New Years resolutions to not drink for a month which has since blossomed into 2 months (can you believe it).
Next we were off to Burma which was a very different experience. The people there were amazing, so friendly and kind. It is a real shame that the government is so corrupt and repressive of the people. 2 more highlights from Thailand were Phetchaburi aka land of a thousand monkeys (see pictures for some incredibly inappropriate monkey business). We even got into a fight with some rogue monkeys that were chasing us. I had to steal a stick that one of them was holding and fend them off with it (no joke this really happened). The other highlight would be Kanchanaburi where we went to the "Tiger Temple". Quite an experience. You get to pet and walk with 20-30 young to full grown tigers. Roar.
Cambodia was next which boasted the amazing temples of Angkor. We pedaled around the complex for 3 days, then headed down to the beaches to celebrate Tet before venturing into Vietnam. Vietnam was a bit of a rollercoaster, having the most amazing experiences one minute and wanting to strangle the guy trying to rip you off the next. We have been trying to rent scooters in most of the cities, because it gives you the chance to get well off the usual tourist path and we have seen and met some incredible people on the journey. I also got a sweet replica made of the John Travolta white 3 piece suit from Saturday Night Fever. Can’t wait to put that bad boy to use. The highlight of Vietnam was definitely Sapa in the northern mountains with its ethnic mountain tribes in their traditional clothes. Very cool..
That is about it for now. Next up is Laos, Northern Thailand, and then ??? we will see.
Here is the link to our pictures:
http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=6341236166612419/l=468481816/g=7367679/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB
Let us know how things are going back home. We miss you guys!XOXOGregorio and Lisa
Next up we made our way up to Bangkok to make sure the government protesters were behaving themselves (which they were). We met up with our friend Molly, ate some bugs, then went down to Koh Phangan (Koh = island if you were wondering) for New Years Eve, which is the location of the infamous full moon/New Years parties. The next day we both made New Years resolutions to not drink for a month which has since blossomed into 2 months (can you believe it).
Next we were off to Burma which was a very different experience. The people there were amazing, so friendly and kind. It is a real shame that the government is so corrupt and repressive of the people. 2 more highlights from Thailand were Phetchaburi aka land of a thousand monkeys (see pictures for some incredibly inappropriate monkey business). We even got into a fight with some rogue monkeys that were chasing us. I had to steal a stick that one of them was holding and fend them off with it (no joke this really happened). The other highlight would be Kanchanaburi where we went to the "Tiger Temple". Quite an experience. You get to pet and walk with 20-30 young to full grown tigers. Roar.
Cambodia was next which boasted the amazing temples of Angkor. We pedaled around the complex for 3 days, then headed down to the beaches to celebrate Tet before venturing into Vietnam. Vietnam was a bit of a rollercoaster, having the most amazing experiences one minute and wanting to strangle the guy trying to rip you off the next. We have been trying to rent scooters in most of the cities, because it gives you the chance to get well off the usual tourist path and we have seen and met some incredible people on the journey. I also got a sweet replica made of the John Travolta white 3 piece suit from Saturday Night Fever. Can’t wait to put that bad boy to use. The highlight of Vietnam was definitely Sapa in the northern mountains with its ethnic mountain tribes in their traditional clothes. Very cool..
That is about it for now. Next up is Laos, Northern Thailand, and then ??? we will see.
Here is the link to our pictures:
http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=6341236166612419/l=468481816/g=7367679/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB
Let us know how things are going back home. We miss you guys!XOXOGregorio and Lisa
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