10/16/2004

10 days in Thailand

The journey there was hard. I was fine when I left Japan, tired when I reached Seoul, and ill when I got to Bangkok. Good transition and a fine start. After a few hours sleep it was back on the plane from Bangkok to Koh Samui, then a shuttle to the ferry terminal, then the ferry to Koh Pha Nga, then a taxi boat to the Sanctuary. Ah yes. Transportation of all sorts.
There are so many stories, way too many stories for me to tell now. Each day was endless, my dreams were fantastic, and although I was deathly ill the first few days there (so much so I was doubting that I could make it off the island), and continually ill for the rest, it was the most amazing, rewarding, adventure of my life. These are the stories I will tell my grandchildren. Most people I met there, I met in passing. But I really connected with 3 people, got to know their stories, their troubles, and they are wonderful people. So that makes my soul smile. Such wisdom and brilliance. Ahhh... My heart, body, and soul, now clear, now clean, now knowing, is happy. Thank you all for your emails and travel blessings. I didn't really have internet access while I was away, and so I will reply to your emails shortly. THANK YOU.
Love, blessings, but most of all courage.
Enjoy the photos.