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I am the middle child of five, growing up on a small farm in North Dakota, where it was survival of the fittest.
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Staying with Strangers
On our last night in Koh Lipe, Thailand, we bought ferry tickets to Malaysia, leaving early the next morning. We were sorting out the details at the tour agency, when a family stopped in to purchase tickets as well.
Gunung Raya Langkawi
Gunung Raya is Langkawi’s highest point, sitting at 881 meters, offering a 360 degree view of Langkawi, the Andaman sea, and even the mainland of Thailand.
We parked our scooter near the entrance to the Lubok Semilung Recreational Park, and followed the paved pathway into the park for nearly ten minutes. We eventually reached a large blue board at the start of the hike saying ‘Tangga Helang Seribu Kenanganan’ meaning ‘Steps of a Thousand Memories’.
Prickly Heat and the Skin I Am In
I have found out, that unlike my heart, my skin is extremely sensitive. I have lived the majority of my life in North Dakota, where the extreme winter conditions seem to last the majority of the year. I happen to be very familiar with snow, ice, and cold.
In an effort to better tolerate, and to promote happiness in these conditions, my husband and I moved to Colorado. Now, I cannot get enough fresh powder to fall on the ski slopes of Vail. Even in the summer it is easy to escape the city heat and find cooler temperatures in the higher elevations while backpacking in the mountains.
Jump Shot Malaysia
To meet the challenge of a jump shot in every country, here is our jump shot from Langkawi, Malaysia.
You can see all our jump shots here, with more to come.
Koh Phi Phi – the Beautiful and the Ugly
We are oceans away from anything familiar, roaming the world, yet still feel a sense of obligation to do or see certain things.
I am not sure if we view doing this thing as a rite of passage, or not doing it as a potential future regret. Either way, there is so much hype wrapped up in specific world-renowned places and a substantial amount of undefined pressure to visit.
we overstayed our welcome in Thailand
It looks like we overstayed our welcome.
Apparently I “miscounted” the 30 days from our initial entry into Thailand. 30 days is the length of time one can be in Thailand without needing a visa.
Spicy Love
I need to write about my love for curry in Thailand. I will admit that I think about, plan out, and highly anticipate each meal. The authentic flavors and smells are so tantalizing.