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Moments in Thailand

Thailand was amazing.

From Christmas Day 2015 until January 4th, 2016, my brother Chris, my cousin Eli, myself, and for the latter half Yuu Koyama, trekked a journey through this southeast Asian coastal nation. No, it was more than a trek. It was an epic. And that’s a more accurate use of ‘epic’ than most of you have ever read.

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand

We could achieve world peace if only, somehow, we could muster the resources (and the consent of the Thai people) to send anyone with a violent state of mind on a tour through Thailand. The country has a way of just making you feel good, whether it’s human pleasures or, more importantly, the relaxation and tranquility the people there have a way of transmitting to their visitors.

From how wonderful the people are, how charming life is in Chiang Mai, to how pleasant Thai people are even in the heart of massive, hedonist Bangkok, and how tranquil life is on a beach in Phuket, here are some moments I remember best from my journey through Thailand.

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Photos from Phuket

Phuket is pronounced poo-ket.  So this post is pronounced “Potos from Pooket.”

This island state in Thailand was a very unique experience for me in this day and age.  Perhaps I’ve lived in Japan for too long – but relaxation almost permanently eludes me here.  Although I try and succeed in traveling often, I am an active traveler.  Those who join me are sometimes frustrated by my aggressive itinerary planning – seeing temples, climbing mountains, riding boats, storming the bars and clubs.  On vacation, every moment is precious to me.  Sitting in hostels using computers is something I am never comfortable doing.

Moreover, Japan is a very busy country, with very little downtime.  Writing, sorting photos, reading, and watching TV or movies/doing laundry or cooking (I combine all of that) generally takes up the rest of the time that I am not with friends.

And the result is, since 2013 or so, I have had extremely little free time.  While I enjoy many of my doings, I had nearly forgotten what it was like to spend three whole days without any plans whatsoever; to just drink and socialize.

Until Phuket.

Here are the photos of that incredible time:

Patong Beach, Phuket

Patong Beach, Phuket

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