Jeff and I just returned from quite the adventure! We tackled the continent of Asia. Well, actually, we visited Thailand. The funny part about our trip was quite frequently when I mentioned to someone that we were going there the immediate response was, "Why?" My answer to that was, "Why not?" Growing up, my dad instilled in me a great fondness for travel, and I am still quite enamored by it. There is just nothing better than immersing yourself in a completely different culture to give you a greater perspective of the world and your place within it. I already have big dreams to visit Russia next summer -- onward and upward!
Thailand was pretty amazing, although, I have to admit that during our first day there I did utter, "Ugh, I wish we went to Europe instead of Asia." I quickly withdraw that statement later on, but at the onset my jet lag (sleep deprivation, nausea, irritability, etc.), due to the 12-hour time difference, was so terrible that Bangkok's chaos was just too much for me to handle. Once I was a little better rested, I perked up, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself both in Bangkok and on the nearby island of Koh Samet. During our travels, Jeff and I visited countless wats (temples), rode in a tuk tuk and a long boat, ate lots and lots of pad Thai, and partook in an infamous Thai massage. It was a wonderful vacation, and I am just a little sad to be back home again, well, except for one big bright joy in our lives -- the Milt Dog!
For this trip, Milton was shipped down south to his grandparents' house. Momeaux and Pop very graciously offered to watch Milton despite us already having a boarding reservation. As usual, our goldendoodle had a ball running around in the slough, clamoring for Momeaux's attention, playing countless games of fetch with Pop, and, most importantly, aggravating Uncle Dusty.
Here are a few pictures of our vacation along with Milt's:
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| Strolling through one of the many Bangkok markets with my new purchase (Can you tell what it is?!) and a tasty coconut water straight from the nut itself. |
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| Jeff (6'2") and I (5'9") folded up into a tuk tuk |
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| Lucky Buddha Wat -- As we were informed, he is "Lucky for Love." |
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| Skyline on our ascent to the Golden Mount |
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| The Year of the Ox - 1985! I was quite familiar with this symbol because I ate a lot of Chinese food growing up on The Year of the... placemats. |
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| The Grand Palace -- everything reminded me of The King and I! |
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| Giant Siamese figure |
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| The palace, a sacred spot, mandated strict rules (no bare feet, legs!), which sent me into a tailspin because I hate wearing jeans in the heat, especially after consuming copious amounts of pad Thai that goes straight to my gut. |
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| I'm convinced I look like Audrey Hepburn in this hat, but I just don't know if it's a My Fair Lady Audrey or more of a Breakfast at Tiffany's Audrey. Jeff thinks neither. |
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| Jeff orchestrated these two shots, with the Grand Palace in the background, but I just wish we were together in them! |
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| Thai cultural show |
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| Jeff atop an elephant - I don't think I have ever seen him more excited. |
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| The eating began on the plane (China Air). |
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| I ate pad Thai five times on our trip; I think I kind of missed out on the experimentation with new foods, but nothing beats a little or a lot of pad Thai. |
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| This was Jeff's favorite meal, eaten in China Town, but it was a little too earthy for me... |
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| All you can eat sushi buffet for only $11 (30 baht = 1 dollar, so we made out quite well!). |
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| Note the strict time enforcement. |
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| Roasted chicken, papaya salad, and sticky rice on the beach, and the eating rolls on... |
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| I did, however, manage to resist a Dairy Queen, and you know how much I love DQ. |
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| En route to Koh Samet |
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| Our hut |
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| Jeff swinging beachside |
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| Gorgeous overview shot, despite my greatly mismatched hiking outfit/beach coverup |
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| $10 massages are simply the best! |
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| Natural beauty |
Milt might have been missing us while we were in Thailand, but I, honestly, do not think so.
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| Of course a little dirt was involved |
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| Drying off on Momeaux's chair |
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| Ready and waiting for play |
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| Kicking back, just like at our house... |
As my luggage tag says, "Travel the world. Come home for love." While in Thailand, I cannot tell you how many times Jeff and I remarked I wonder what the Milt is doing right now..., or better yet we just talked in our kooky Milton voice while mimicking his goofy mannerisms and people stared. I have to admit, Thailand was spectacular, but it feels pretty darn spectacular being home with our boy again.
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