I met a lovely man at Wang Pho on his way back to work at Thakasae Bridge station where he maintains radio equipment. Previously in the Air Force as an engineer where he learned his English to speak with Americans, too. Told me how to get from Thomburi to bus for hua lamphong on the …
Moving Day…
Today I'm in Kanchanaburi Thailand and visited the Bridge on the River Kwai - although the Thais changed the Oliver's name to match the famous film and book and not confuse the tourists! Plus the JEATH museum run by a monk and supported, after a change of heart but a little late, the commander of …
Thailand so far…
well I made it! Arrived in Bangkok on Saturday after two flights both delayed and a dash between to catch the second. Three nights easing into Thailand in a 3* hotel but I am now also an official backpacker staying my first hostel in Hua Hin on the bay of Thailand for some much …
Cheeky monkey!
I visited the temple today at Takiad near Hua Hin with monkeys running free. Cute as they seemed at first I bought a bucket of food to get the engagement with them but the big male I assume, jumped up and knocked the bucket of food from my hands so they could all get it …
I have carried it-to Bangkok!
Well it was heavier than Scotland as I tried to pack for a year. That was going to be impossible but also realised from people I would be buying on the way. And today in the hot humidity of Bangkok, I wish I had room for the £2 (tbh 100) pants I saw everywhere! Mine …
Fly to your dream ….
Well, the day is here! Setting off on that dream trip around the world (at least part of it!) which I've been dreaming of for years. I have to leave my girls at the airport as they insist on coming along to see me off, which restricts my excitement a little until I am on …
Will it fit? And can I carry it?
The rucksack is a 7 litre Osprey which I chose after some research and trying it out. Weighing just 3 lbs it is very light and roomy. I have tried it in Scotland but only to the station, from the station and back to the station and walking home etc. Still, I managed! The …
Scotland the Brave!
My practice travel to Edinburgh last week was very good. I managed the rucksack and all my needs in it, and learned a few tips for myself like have essential needs in a bum bag or small bag at the front! I met some nice people, stayed with my friend's neighbour in the spare room …
Going with the Flow …
Going with the flow enables us to 'be in flow' too sometimes. You know those times when things run smoothly, opportunities appear just as you need them and life seems easy (for a change)? Saturday morning was one for me - popping to the local village for birthday items, I realised my hair needed doing before …
Improvisation…
No doubt travellers have to try and do improvise on the way. I have started this even before leaving the UK. How? Accommodation - moving around as I am currently 'homeless' and finding places to stay such as Airbnb room in a lovely house in Denshaw, Edinburgh in a friend's neighbours spare room, my sister's …
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