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”
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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”
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”
Phuket High Trail Continued into 2009
Feb 16, 2009 Ah success. Finally after 7 days of working to find a way around the big mountain with the big ball (Sip Song is what is called on Google Earth which means 15). It is a radar station for the military so restricted. And I have now spent a lot of timeContinue reading “Phuket High Trail Continued into 2009”
Road Trip Thailand 2009 Part 5 (Final)
Leaving Chiang Mai after 2 nights stay, we drove up north to Mae Sai which is the most northerly point in Thailand and very crowded with shoppers just south of the Friendship Bridge to Burma (Myamar) Thum had been looking for a wicker table and we found one here as well as a niceContinue reading “Road Trip Thailand 2009 Part 5 (Final)”
Road Trip Thailand 2009 Part 4
The road got worse and we left the farms behind and entered the mountains. Mostly all jungle now, with nice views and once in a while we could see the river to our left and Burma on the other side. Got to the town of Mae Sariang just before dark and again, got oneContinue reading “Road Trip Thailand 2009 Part 4”
Road Trip Thailand 2009 Part 3
B Continuing along heading north, we are on our way to SukuThai which was the beginning of Thai politics and the center of Siam back in the 14th century. We stopped at a waterfall park which was in a nice setting in a grove of teak forest and cooked up some fish that we boughtContinue reading “Road Trip Thailand 2009 Part 3”