The Weather From Here explores one woman's year long global journey across over thirty countries and six continents. Traveling by the motto "life is a daring adventure or nothing at all" she seeks to collect experiences rather than things, and find beauty, humor and self discovery along the way.
Our final destination in Thailand were the islands. We saved the best for last. This place is heaven on earth. There are so many islands to choose from choosing was our first predicament. They all sound similar to! Koh: Koh Lanta, Koh Muk, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phangan. How does one decide? We knew we didn’t want to be overrun by tourists so we picked a well reviewed island that seemed to have a little bit of everything. Our island base was Koh Lanta with trips to Koh Ruk and Koh Muk. I’ll let the pictures do the talking, but essentially we spent the week relaxing on the beach, reading, swimming, sun-bathing and enjoying this paradise.
Koh Lanta, Thailand!We volunteered at an animal shelter in Koh Lanta. These cart kitties were up for adoption. They will get forever homes all over the world after tourists like us visit and fall in love with their sweet faces.Sticking his tongue out? I mean, COME. ON.We went on an overnight camping trip to the island of Koh Muk. This was amazingly beautiful with white sand and crystal blue water.Snorkeling in Koh Muk.Relaxing on the beaches.Re-living my lifeguard days at the Hummelstown Pool.The water doesn’t look real.Sunset: Koh MukThe second island we went to was Koh Ruk. I told you they all sound the same: Koh Muk and Koh Ruk!Koh Ruk’s biggest attraction is the Emerald Cave. The cave is made of limestone and cast an emerald color on the water.We swam through complete darkness for about 10 minutes until it opened up into a small, secluded lagoon. These are our new friends from Chicago. They attempted to take a group selfie of us all. Not too bad in darkness, while treading water.This is the small, secluded lagoon it open in to.If I haven’t convinced you people, Thailand is where it’s at. Great people, beautiful sights and delicious food. What else could you need? In my list of top three favorite countries for SURE!
Theresa I love reading your blog so much. Thank you for the effort you put into this beautiful description of your travels.
I had foot surgery recently and was off my feet for a time and it was such a treat whenever I got your latest blog It is like traveling to places I will never see except for your great pictures and descriptions
Just wanted to say hi to you and Julia safe travels and thank you again for this great blog. Many Blessings to both of you.love, Aunt Maria
Aunt Maria, thank you for your comments!! I’m so sorry to hear about your foot surgery, but happy to know my posts are entertaining you a bit while you are recovering! Julia and I had a wonderful time traveling together in Asia for these past 3 months. What a gift this time truly has been. I hope to see you and the whole family when I’m back in town this summer. Lots of love!!
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Theresa I love reading your blog so much. Thank you for the effort you put into this beautiful description of your travels.
I had foot surgery recently and was off my feet for a time and it was such a treat whenever I got your latest blog It is like traveling to places I will never see except for your great pictures and descriptions
Just wanted to say hi to you and Julia safe travels and thank you again for this great blog. Many Blessings to both of you.love, Aunt Maria
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Aunt Maria, thank you for your comments!! I’m so sorry to hear about your foot surgery, but happy to know my posts are entertaining you a bit while you are recovering! Julia and I had a wonderful time traveling together in Asia for these past 3 months. What a gift this time truly has been. I hope to see you and the whole family when I’m back in town this summer. Lots of love!!
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