Well, I’ve been driving here for 3 1/2 years now and no accidents. I come from the US so driving on the left was a little scary at first. Now I am ok with it and drive even through rush hour traffic in the rain (this morning i had to take friends to Phuket town)Continue reading “Driving in Thailand. Sometimes a real challenge.”
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GPS problems solved. Trailblazing starts in Phuket, Thailand
Well, i finally did it. I have been working on designing a hiking trail the length of the island where i live here in Phuket, Thailand. I have been designing it on google earth and then go out and hike it and see what it’s like, where it has to be changed and then createContinue reading “GPS problems solved. Trailblazing starts in Phuket, Thailand”
Exciting Boat Trip from Phuket
My good friends; Tony, Arturo, Kettie and Christy asked me if I’d like to join them on a day trip to an island. Sure! Why not? So, we rented a longtail boat and made our own private trip to an island Ko Ratcha Yai. The day turned into quite and adventure! WeContinue reading “Exciting Boat Trip from Phuket”
Filming “The Wave” A Czech film in Thailand
After our work as extras in the Tsunami, HBO movie last year here on Phuket, I got another similar phone call from my friend Anand this year back in March of 2007. He told me they needed a “hippy” looking band for a Czech movie being filmed over near Krabi. (about 4 hours away byContinue reading “Filming “The Wave” A Czech film in Thailand”
Filming in Thailand “Tsunami” The Aftermath.
Filming in Thailand “Tsunami” The Aftermath. I am a bit of a video hobbyist. One of the things that makes life difficult for a video hobbyist in Thailand is that the government has blocked youtube here and I can’t really show any of my work. However, I can talk about some fascinating things that happenedContinue reading “Filming in Thailand “Tsunami” The Aftermath.”
Thailand journal Feb 2004
One of my journal entries from Feb. 2004 from Thailand: Well, I’ve been here a month now and here’s a recap of what’s been happening. 1st of all, I’ve got to say I had the most enjoyable flight ever coming over here. The United Air flight from NYC was only about ½ fullContinue reading “Thailand journal Feb 2004”
“Rusty Nail”
Since you enjoy some of my stories, let me relate one to you that Kim, (my good friend here) told me last night over chocolate brownies with chocolate ice cream along with cafe lattes in an Italian eatery. (mouth watering but we are going jogging this morning because of it ) She stepped on aContinue reading ““Rusty Nail””
Journal from Thailand (general thoughts)
March 22, 2003 I found that I want to keep a log of my journey here in Thailand. So much has happened already that I am forgetting things and will try to remember what I can here today. Once again it is a beautiful day here in Thailand as I sit on my porch ofContinue reading “Journal from Thailand (general thoughts)”