I've been extraordinarily lucky: Traveling to more than 50 countries, guiding for 10 years in Alaska and Oregon, living in Central Asia and experiencing quite a bit along the way. All while managing to develop a few good stories. In between teaching, a 2 year old and a wife in grad school - I also started a new direction by starting a career in art. Here is art, travels and other aspects of my life.

Everest panorama

Everest panorama

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Stop-over in Thailand


The ever frequented and eventually understood... Thamel. "The" tourist center of Nepal. On our way out to the airport. We were not sure we would get out. Our flight was actually five days later, but we decided to wing it and try to get a flight out. Oddly enough, the so called full flight was not full and we were headed to Thailand for five days. Awesome!


Our first meal in Thailand ended up being one of the best. On the beach, fresh seafood and spicy! Oddly enough this was one of the few sunny days in Thailand... Oh well, been there, done that, so rain meant lots of good food, massages and a few Singhas to help gain back the 20 pounds I lost.


Thai cooking class. We were soon dubbed "those who like spicy"


The master of spice... Searing some Basil Chicken Chili. MMM. So hot it brought tears to her eyes.


Yet another spice masterpiece, yellow curry.


CHOP CHOP! BANG BANG! taking advice from Mama of the kitchen.


So much food you could not see straight. Of course we ate the heck out of it.


Although it is not the motorcycle she is used to (in other words it is not 500 CC if power), she is taking full advantage of the Thai 25cc scooter.


Advice to those looking for sun in Thailand, don't go in August. I think it rained about 5 inches a day. Not a huge surprise, but we kept waiting for the opportunity to hit the beach.


Upon arrival back in Boise. Amy, in her complete lack of ability of sleeping on a plane, found the floor of our hallway much more desirable. I went for a bike ride and she was going to unpack. I came home and she was asleep on the floor. The puppies were happy to see us, so they accompanied her.