It's been a full year since the last time we blogged. We've done quite a bit of traveling in that time. Since we're heading on a three week trip to New Zealand in a few weeks, we figured it would be best to try to catch up on our site before we leave.
Winter break 2012-13 consisted of a wonderful trip to Koh Chang and Bangkok, Thailand. We spent the time with Mary (Liv's Mom), the Bergtholds (friends from Minnesota) and some co-workers from AES.
After an evening stay at a hotel close to the airport in BKK, the five of us headed to the Sea View Resort in Koh Chang, an island off the coast of Thailand. The island provided a perfect combination of relaxing beach time, little towns to explore and recreation opportunities The Sea View was recommended by a few folks at AES and, although more fancy and expensive then what we're used to, was worth every dime. Here are some pictures of the resort...
The Bergtholds joined us the day before Christmas and on Christmas morning we headed out on, perhaps, the best day of our trip. We spent two hours on an elephant trek through the jungle. This came complete with a swim with the magnificent animals and a chance to bathe them. If you ever get to Koh Chang, we definitely recommend using Ban Kwan Chang. You can see a pretty good youtube video somebody made by clicking here.
We spent one day on a tourist boat out to some small islands with coral reefs to go snorkeling. The snorkeling part was fun (definitely not as good as Barbuda) and both girls did a fantastic job. The waterproof camera also came in handy, as you can probably imagine. The huge drawback was a group of 4-5 obese, drunk, German guys who were drinking, smoking and annoying while hanging out with their Thai "dates."
After a wonderful 9 days in Koh Chang, we jumped in a van and headed to the vibrant city of Bangkok. We had a wonderful stay there including trips many restaurants (Thai food is the best), Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Chatuchak (Weekend Market), several malls to get our western fix, a movie (The Hobbit) and many other places we're probably forgetting. Bangkok is definitely a city we would have no problem moving to when we decide we are done with India.
Unfortunately, our stay in this wonderful city did not start out so great. We arrived after dark and while walking to the room, Mary tripped over a speed bump she didn't see and landed face first into the bricks. This resulted in very traumatic experience for the girls and an unexpected trip to the Emergency Room for Mary. The report is that the hospital was fabulous and it is also the hospital many of our co-workers fly to for annual checkups.
Some shots from the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha...
Happy New Years! Dinner with the Hannons
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Winter break 2012-13 consisted of a wonderful trip to Koh Chang and Bangkok, Thailand. We spent the time with Mary (Liv's Mom), the Bergtholds (friends from Minnesota) and some co-workers from AES.
After an evening stay at a hotel close to the airport in BKK, the five of us headed to the Sea View Resort in Koh Chang, an island off the coast of Thailand. The island provided a perfect combination of relaxing beach time, little towns to explore and recreation opportunities The Sea View was recommended by a few folks at AES and, although more fancy and expensive then what we're used to, was worth every dime. Here are some pictures of the resort...
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| Enjoying a beverage at the beach |
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| We wish they always got along this well |
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| Enjoying the (at least) once-a-day ice cream |
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| This drink did not suck |
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| Weeeeeeeeeee |
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| Double Weeeeeeeeeee |
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| Ready for dinner |
The girls had a lot of fun with their new Christmas present, a waterproof camera.
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| Poseidon |
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The Bergtholds joined us the day before Christmas and on Christmas morning we headed out on, perhaps, the best day of our trip. We spent two hours on an elephant trek through the jungle. This came complete with a swim with the magnificent animals and a chance to bathe them. If you ever get to Koh Chang, we definitely recommend using Ban Kwan Chang. You can see a pretty good youtube video somebody made by clicking here.
We spent one day on a tourist boat out to some small islands with coral reefs to go snorkeling. The snorkeling part was fun (definitely not as good as Barbuda) and both girls did a fantastic job. The waterproof camera also came in handy, as you can probably imagine. The huge drawback was a group of 4-5 obese, drunk, German guys who were drinking, smoking and annoying while hanging out with their Thai "dates."
After a wonderful 9 days in Koh Chang, we jumped in a van and headed to the vibrant city of Bangkok. We had a wonderful stay there including trips many restaurants (Thai food is the best), Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Chatuchak (Weekend Market), several malls to get our western fix, a movie (The Hobbit) and many other places we're probably forgetting. Bangkok is definitely a city we would have no problem moving to when we decide we are done with India.
Unfortunately, our stay in this wonderful city did not start out so great. We arrived after dark and while walking to the room, Mary tripped over a speed bump she didn't see and landed face first into the bricks. This resulted in very traumatic experience for the girls and an unexpected trip to the Emergency Room for Mary. The report is that the hospital was fabulous and it is also the hospital many of our co-workers fly to for annual checkups.
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| Blood stains from Mary's fall. Too much? |
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| Italian meets Spanish |
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| Cock fighting magazine - disturbing |
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| VW Bus bar parked across the street from our hotel |
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| Quinn at the weekend Market |
Some shots from the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha...
Happy New Years! Dinner with the Hannons
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I want to hang out with the German guys. They sound like my kind of people.
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