Hi Folks,
Billy and Akaisha have "forced" me to write this a bit sooner (coming out of my closet). Sorry for the long silent spell. Being overseas, without my laptop has made it difficult for me to compose long messages at my leisure so that I could share some of my experiences with you. I never got around putting a blog together, it takes too much time (for me). I am still around the Chiang Mai region.
A lot has changed with my plans. Soon after arriving in Chiang Mai I met a beautiful European farang 21 years younger than myself in Chiang and had a roller coaster romance. What ride!. This long time travelling woman would have been a dream come true as a traveling partner but alas, she only wanted my aging body and soul for a limited time. Luckily, I was aerobically in better shape than she was, so she couldn't keep up with me. Then just as quickly as she came into my life, she moved on after the new year, never to be heard of again (and I have tried).
As a result of our separation and her influence, I began doing yoga. I also went on a 21 day meditation (vipassana) retreat. It was a learning experience. I meditating almost everyday day now. I am also rethinking my travel plans for the next time. Instead of bringing my wonderful bike with me which can be a burden in some parts of the world, I might just take 30 lbs in a backpack to roam the world more freely. This is my 1st PT experience and the last 4 months have gone by too quickie. I still wonder, what have I done all that time. So far, I am enjoying my time here and hope to continue my new vagabond lifestyle for many years to come. I will be off to Laos in a few days, doing some light bike touring for about 3 to 4 weeks then back to North Thailand. Then I may head to the South where I haven't been before.
Eventually, i'll put my photos on the web, so you guys can see a bit of my adventure.
As a side, this farang semi-ER story is an interesting one. She decided when she was 20 that she wants to travel most of the year and work just enough to support her travel habit. She found a simple formula. She became a (legit) masseuse. Between working 3 to 4 months a year, making big euros and $rent from a couple of apartments she bought, she has been travelling around the world for the past 15 years.
Till the next time.
sawatdee krap, a bientot,
MJ (vagabond at large)
PS: Thanks Billy and Akaisha
Billy and Akaisha have "forced" me to write this a bit sooner (coming out of my closet). Sorry for the long silent spell. Being overseas, without my laptop has made it difficult for me to compose long messages at my leisure so that I could share some of my experiences with you. I never got around putting a blog together, it takes too much time (for me). I am still around the Chiang Mai region.
A lot has changed with my plans. Soon after arriving in Chiang Mai I met a beautiful European farang 21 years younger than myself in Chiang and had a roller coaster romance. What ride!. This long time travelling woman would have been a dream come true as a traveling partner but alas, she only wanted my aging body and soul for a limited time. Luckily, I was aerobically in better shape than she was, so she couldn't keep up with me. Then just as quickly as she came into my life, she moved on after the new year, never to be heard of again (and I have tried).
As a result of our separation and her influence, I began doing yoga. I also went on a 21 day meditation (vipassana) retreat. It was a learning experience. I meditating almost everyday day now. I am also rethinking my travel plans for the next time. Instead of bringing my wonderful bike with me which can be a burden in some parts of the world, I might just take 30 lbs in a backpack to roam the world more freely. This is my 1st PT experience and the last 4 months have gone by too quickie. I still wonder, what have I done all that time. So far, I am enjoying my time here and hope to continue my new vagabond lifestyle for many years to come. I will be off to Laos in a few days, doing some light bike touring for about 3 to 4 weeks then back to North Thailand. Then I may head to the South where I haven't been before.
Eventually, i'll put my photos on the web, so you guys can see a bit of my adventure.
As a side, this farang semi-ER story is an interesting one. She decided when she was 20 that she wants to travel most of the year and work just enough to support her travel habit. She found a simple formula. She became a (legit) masseuse. Between working 3 to 4 months a year, making big euros and $rent from a couple of apartments she bought, she has been travelling around the world for the past 15 years.
Till the next time.
sawatdee krap, a bientot,
MJ (vagabond at large)
PS: Thanks Billy and Akaisha