Since many people ask me about this trip that we did 8 years ago in the USA’s 3 longest hiking trails, here are our journal entries for the first leg of that journey: The Appalacian Trail. We started out from Mt. Katahdin in Maine (northern terminus of the AT) on Oct 14, 2001 and finishedContinue reading “Logs from Appalacian Trail portion of our Triple Crown in One Year attempt 2001/2002”
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Attacked by a Gibbon monkey
As some may know from reading past posts on this blog, I have been trailblazing a hiking trail on the island of Phuket here for the past 2 1/2 years. I have been putting a route over the high peaks of the many mountains here that when completed, will go from Prom Thep CapeContinue reading “Attacked by a Gibbon monkey”
New ways to save money
I posted ways to save money before here but came up with some new ones for the new decade since the recession has seemed to turn into a depression and jobs and money continue to be a challenge for us all. So, there is more desperation which calls for MORE DESPERATE MEASURES! HereContinue reading “New ways to save money”
Phuket High Trail North (and East) of the Heroine’s Monument
Since I haven’t written a blog entry on my exploring lately, I will take up from where I left off just north of the Heroine’s Monument in the middle of the island. From there, our trail heads east and crosses the highway near the older cashew factory and store about 500 metres north of theContinue reading “Phuket High Trail North (and East) of the Heroine’s Monument”
Best Views in Phuket
The word “Phuket” comes from a Malay word “bukit” meaning Mountain. It is a very mountainous island approximately 30 kms long by 7 kms wide. I live near the southern tip of Phuket, in Rawai, so many of these locations are more towards that end of the island. I also enjoy hiking in theContinue reading “Best Views in Phuket”
Laguna’s 4th annual Phuket Marathon
So, i just finished my 4th “Run Paradise” Marathon at Laguna yesterday. I am a bit sore today of course. I would like to say it is a professionally run venue with a lot of thought put into every aspect. Medical teams were spaced on the course, aid stations were well stocked and plentiful withContinue reading “Laguna’s 4th annual Phuket Marathon”
LOSO Concert last night at Phuket Brewery
My favorite rock & roll band in Thailand played last night at the newly opened Phuket Brewery across from Tesco Lotus. 2 of my good friends and fellow rock and roll lovers, Kim and Cathy went along with me. I had checked the website for the newest venue for hosting big groups, the Phuket BreweryContinue reading “LOSO Concert last night at Phuket Brewery”
Rate Your Hiking Ability
Ok, I’ve been thinking about this for a while and finally got it finished. I invited a few of my more experienced hiking friends to help out and we made some changes to this final rendition. This quiz if for experienced hikers. I say that because if you don’t have more than a few hundredContinue reading “Rate Your Hiking Ability”
Phuket High Trail Heroines’ Monument to Kathu
March 10, 2009 Well today i went out and had probaby my toughest day yet. I am getting further and further away from home (Rawai) and have to drive about 40 minutes now to start. I went out for 2 days on the motorbike looking for an easier way into where i had leftContinue reading “Phuket High Trail Heroines’ Monument to Kathu”
Highest Point in Phuket
Being a Geography buff, and living in Phuket, I see as much of this beautiful island as I can. Did a little research and saw that Mai Thao Sip Song Mountain was the highest point on the island. It is the one just east of Patong and west of Wat Chalong with the big golf ballContinue reading “Highest Point in Phuket”