Day 88 (June 7) - Leaving Paradise

We all have to go home sometime. So, after only one night we too had to leave the island. To make ourselves feel a little better, we decided a souvenir was in order. And what better souvenir than one that you carry with you, one that becomes a part of you, so to speak?

We got pedicures. Very good ones. On the beach, in the shade of a lovely tree. Are you green with envy yet?

Anyway, now you've seen my toes - an honor which you probably never expected to receive. At least they're pretty clean looking.

I decided I liked this high key black and white rendition of them the best, but if you're curious, I chose clear nail polish. I don't own any nail polish remover, and I don't want to buy any, so my toes have to continue looking presentable during all stages of the chipping of the polish.

Day 87 (June 6) - The Beach, Fire, And Beer

Took a weekend trip to Koh Samet this weekend, an island a few hours away from Bangkok. Evan was sick and couldn't make it; he'll come next time. It was really nice, and a good break from working during the week.

Took quite a few pictures on Saturday and couldn't choose my favorite. A good photographer knows how to edit down to their best work; I am not at that level yet, so I'm posting three. One a shot of some footprints about to be erased by a wave, one a handheld long exposure of a fire dancer, and one glass of beer. Enjoy.

Day 86 (June 5) - Margaritas

It's hard to find Mexican food in Thailand. A couple of months ago, I would have said impossible, but we have found one decent Mexican place in Bangkok, and I had enchiladas on one of the islands, so, if not impossible just very, very hard.

Anyway, we found some on Friday night, and some passionfruit margaritas too!

Day 85 (June 4) - Bowling

We went bowling Thursday night. Bowling is not one of my talents; the best thing I came away with was this picture. Not really sure how to set one's white balance for blacklight.

Day 84 (June 4) - Lychees

Karl brought some of the really big lychees into work today. I like the little ones as well, and arguably their flavor is better, but nothing beats a mouthful of fresh, juicy lychee. Accordingly, during lunch I ate so many I felt a little queasy after.

But it was still worth it.

Day 83 (June 2) - A Leaf

Not much exciting today, just a leaf after the rain. We have rain every day now, so it's nothing that unusual.

However, I do have some good news! (Drum roll please!) Various from Ireland has given me a Kreativ Blog award on her blog (which I recommend you check out, she is a master wordsmith), and I am supposed to pass the award on to a few worthy bloggers out there. I will need a couple of days to ponder, but it tickled me pink to come home and see that yesterday. So, yay.

Serendipitous and unpredictable, these cyber-connections.