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1 more night in my bed, then a night flight to the land of smiles.

I am not alone... many people get hooked by Thailand.

"A Fool is happy unitl his mischief turns against him. And a good man may suffer until his goodness flowers." -- Dhammapada 199-120

This makes me think of life at work...

Not too many more days now, and I will be jetting off to Thailand for 2 weeks in heaven. I am so in love with Pooh. He makes me feel so good about myself, and about my life. I am constantly working to find a way to retire as soon as possibles so I can be with him, and begin my happy life.

I am getting very excited about my next Thailand trip. I chat with my BF everyday, and it makes me want to be there with him even sooner. We have many fun things planned, and will be visiting another city I have not seen yet. We are going to Chaing Rai this trip, and I look forward to that for sure. We will also go to "Floating Market" in all my trips there, this ia a major tourist attraction I still have not seen, so this trip, we are going.

The most fun, is Pattaya, and we will spend 4 nights there, on Jomtien Beach. That is where Heaven and Earth meet.

I want to go one year !!! SOON !!!!

My BF is having all this fun right now without me.

TAKEN THIS YEAR in BANGKOK



2008 Pattaya



2006 Video

I had a Fantastic Vacation.

Thailand is always great fun...

Photos at my webshots page

http://travel.webshots.com/album/570344570rslzXb?vhost=travel

I booked airline tickets with AIR ASIA to fly from Bangkok to Phuket on Feb 16th, and return to Bangkok on Feb 20th at 9am. Then flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai at 3pm. On Feb 23rd (Pooh's Birthday) we fly back to Bangkok at 12:30pm. On Feb 24th, we take a bus to Pattaya, and return to Bangkok on Feb 27th. Then on March 1st, I am heading home.

I think this will be a great time. I will enjoy seeing Southern and Northern Thailand.

In Phuket we are booked at
http://www.adonis-phuket.com/

In Chiang Mai we are booked at 'Centara Duangtawan Hotel'
Their Gay Pride Parade is the weekend we are there. This was just luck, as we did not know about this before we booked the flights and hotel.



and in Pattaya, we will return for our 3rd time to http://www.room-club.com/

I am working on getting things arranged for my next trip to Thailand. I have 2 weeks vacation approved for February 14 - March 1. Most likely flying on China Air, but still have not heard from them and the missed segment last trip. I think they owe me a few dollars, and am not happy I have not received any response.

I think this visit, we will do some short flights to visit other areas of Thailand. Phuket in the south, and Chiang Mai in the north.

I am excited, and looking forward to spending more time with my love.

Well, this time, I did a stop-over in Taipei. It was a lot of fun. I had the chance to meet an old friend.... Actually I think he is the first on-line gay friend I made. 10 Yrs ago we met in a chat room. 8 yrs ago he visited me while I was still living in Indiana. Now after a very long time, we spent the weekend together, with him showing me around Taipei. What a nice weekend. We went to Taipei 101 (Worlds Tallest Building) and went to the observation level (98th floor) What fun it was... We also went to the National Museum, and to some gay bars. Overall a very nice weekend...

Of course when I flew out of SFO on Thanksgiving morning (12:15am) BKK was closed, and I did not know what to do about making it into Thailand. But, on Sunday, when I went to TPE airport, I was able to book a flight with EVA airlines, and flew into Utapau (military base) outside of Bangkok. It was closer to the Beach I was staying at. My BF met me at the beach, and we enjoyed 4 great nights there, then took the bus back to Bangkok, and spent the last 3 nights at his apartment.

Lucky for me, BKK Airport opened to limited flights on Thursday, and by Sunday (my flight) there were flying about 90% of the flights. So, I made it home on time.

I had a great time, and can not wait to return. Right now, It looks like I may go the end of Feb. / Early March. Not 100% sure yet. If not then, maybe sometime in May.

If life treats me good, I hope to retire to Thailand within the next 48 months.

Oh my, I am flying to Taipei tonight, to stay there for 2 nights and 3 days. Then I am scheduled to fly to Thailand (BKK) I am so sad that the airport is closed. I don't know what to do. So I will go onto Taipei, enjoy my weekend, and hope Sunday the airport is reopened. If not, Maybe stay in Taiwan a few days, or just give up, and fly home.

This makes me so sad.

I have my ticket, and ready to go back to see my love.... he is everything to me, and I can not stop thinking of him. I am wishing my life away, but I want time to pass quickly, actually, i want time to move 2 yrs into the future, when I can retire, and move to Thailand to live out my years, in the land of smiles.

I will be in Taiwan November 28, 29 and 30, then in Thailand till Dec 7th. I look forward to another unforgettable experience.

Took a lot of video this trip.


by markhand58

What a great beach.... I really enjoyed the day.

Pooh and Phu
{both names sound the same}



Will upload videos later of the "boys" playing with the tube in the water, very cute !

This video is shot on the street (SOI) where all the go go boy bars are at. I am really looking forward to walking down this street again, having all the guys try to lure you into their bar, and watch their show........

Monday is over, Just 4 more work days before I fly back to the Land of Smiles, Thailand.

I love this video, it is taken on the Beach I will be staying at from July 2nd till July 6th. The reporter also eats at the Hotel I am staying at.

"Room-Club" next to Tui's Place on Jomtien Beach, a 12 room hotel. Gay owned and operated.

I took this video when I was on Jomtien Beach in Feb. You can see why I want to go back....


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Well, I was so happy after my trip to Thailand, I have booked another trip. I leave June 28th, and return July 13th. I am really looking forward to this. I keep in touch with my tour guide, Pooh. He has became more then a friend and a guide, I care about him deeply. I am just waiting to confirm what days are best for us to visit Jomtien / Dongtan Beach. I am going to book a room at http://www.room-club.com/ about $80 a night to stay right on the beach, ocean view beach front room. I can't wait.