Tuesday, March 8, 202210:27 a.m. Bungalow 14, Mr. Jan’s GuesthousePai, Thailand I wasn’t feeling particularly energetic this morning, and I’ve been having a lot of computer issues, so I did not jump onto this laptop as soon as I woke up. Instead, I went out for a nice breakfast. And…
Nam Lod Cave 2nd Visit; and Mr. Jan’s Guest House in Pai
Monday, March 7, 20227:10 a.m. Jungle GuesthousePang Mapha, Thailand The return trip to Lod Cave turned out wonderful. I did decide to go back, and I’m very glad that I did. I’m not entirely sure what the difference was. I mentioned yesterday a few of the reasons I might not…
Planning to Revisit the Nam Lod Cave
Sunday, March 6, 20227:13 a.m. Jungle GuesthousePang Mapha, Thailand The roosters have been just as active this morning. Large numbers of them live in the houses and farms around my bungalow, and they are quite loud. Considering that the ruckus has been going on for hours, the roosters must be…
Jungle Guest House in Bang Mapha, and Sunrise at Ban Jabo
Saturday, March 5, 20225:23 a.m. Hillside Bungalow, Jungle GuesthousePang Mapha, Thailand Just call me Doug the Tourist this morning. I’ve got my nice bungalow at the Jungle Guesthouse. And I am awake early so that I can ride my scooter up to a scenic lookout point to see the sunrise….
The Benka Kettle, and Events in Ukraine
Friday, March 4, 20227:00 a.m. Room 4, PLP Guest HouseMae Hong Son, Thailand My little lime-green Benka is busy bringing my morning coffee water to a boil. I’m so happy about that. It feels like it could use a medium setting on the dial, though. It only has three settings:…
A 7-11 Moment, and Events in Ukraine
Thursday, March 3, 20227:59 a.m. Room 4, PLP Guest HouseMae Hong Son, Thailand I’m not having any small adventures in Mae Hong Son this time around. I’ve just been working on videos from my last visit here. Today will likely be my last day here. And tomorrow, I will ride…
Buying a New Kettle, and Problems with Encanto
Wednesday, March 2, 20229:23 a.m. Room 4, PLP Guest HouseMae Hong Son, Thailand I’m now back in the small town of Mae Hong Son. Last I wrote, I was in Mae Sariang, and I was getting ready for the 163-kilometer scooter ride to get here. That ride went by without…
The Mitaree 2 Hotel in Mae Sariang
Monday, February 28, 20227:23 a.m. Junpituk BungalowsBan Tha Song Yang, Thailand The plan is to ride my scooter to Mae Sariang today. And that town is only 94 kilometers to the north. Since it is so close, I am in no hurry to get on the road. I slept in…
Trip to Ban Tha Song Yang; & First Night and Day
Sunday, February 27, 20226:38 a.m. Junpituk BungalowsBan Tha Song Yang, Thailand Packing that morning went well. Since I had left the cooking pot and kettles and food out of the equation, there was much more volume available in the backpack, and there was no need to pack carefully or efficiently….
Ready to Leave for Mae Hong Son Part 2
Friday, February 25, 20224:45 a.m. Room 1102, Phannu HouseMae Sot, Thailand The day is here. The day of my departure. I’m not in the greatest mood this morning, I have to admit. I’m not quite feeling the way I imagined I’d feel as I embarked on this little journey. But…