And a Sigh.

(Journal entry Jan.3rd, 2008: I stand on the terrace of my 'home' in Nepal. I look at Mama and give her a big hug. Neither of us wanted to let go. Even though we have no verbal language, it would not matter as we have been connected beyond words. My eyes started to water and for the first time, I cried when saying goodbye. We broke the embrace and her eyes too had filled with tears. I will miss MaMa.)

And now, I made my way from busy Bangkok, onto a bus, then a ferry, and finally a truck taxi taking me to Lonely Beach. Since being here I have enjoyed a foot massage, had a facial and face massage, got a hair cut and rented bike. I drove all around the island today and loved it. I really admire the simple island life and I have already spotted my next place of stay for whenever I come back to Thailand. The food, by the way, is AMAZING, as expected. I even had fresh crab in yellow curry and a beer for $9. So yummy. The only thing that I could ask for is that all the young drunk foreigners and the sketchy, large men walking with young Thai girls, go home.

I guess, now that I am warm, clean, and comforted by the sun and Thai food, why would I come home? Just kidding, but not really. I will see you all shortly as I venture the 20 hour journey home. Thanks for reading!