Thailand

Sawatdee Kah (Hello in Thai)

Less than one year into this adventure and I can tell you so far it was all worth it just for this trip to Thailand. I already knew I loved the food, but Phuket was the most beautiful place we've ever seen - yet. It was so lush and serene. Benjamin and Sadie had an amazing adventure riding an elephant named Tan, and then feeding him bananas. We also had some wonderful culinary experiences thanks to Grandpa Ron's and Sandy's adventuresome spirits. We got off the resort property and went to some local seafood restaurants where we picked our own fresh fish from the tanks that they prepared for us with the most delicious sauces and blend of fresh vegetables and seasonings. The beaches were so tranquil. We met people from all over the world staying at our resort. For Steve's birthday we went on an amazing sea canoe trip exploring sea caves and lagoons in the Indian Ocean - seeing mud skippers for the first time, watching the bioluminescence of the plankton at night and taking in the breathtaking scenery of several islands at sea. The weather was perfect, and to top it off we were with family, the first time since we left the States in June. We're already trying to plan our next vacation in the Far East during Benjamin's spring break in April (Far East sounds so exotic). I am so glad we are really taking advantage of every aspect of our tour in Korea from national to international travel, taking in the rich cultures and having new experiences. It was our intention from the beginning and I'm so happy to see it become a reality.