Well, we're on the last stop before one more night in Bangkok and the fun plane ride home. We're at a lovely resort in the south Thailand area. It's on an island and it's very remote. I was surprised they had an internet connection, but such is the reach of the world wide web and the demands of tourists, I guess. It's pretty relaxing here. I spent yesterday and most of today finishing up Cormac McCarthy's The Road, which is a brilliant book. I'm not sure I'm ready to annoint it as the best book I've ever read, but that's only because I feel like I need to read it again to fully get at it. I do have to say that as far as honeymoon reading, or general vacation reading, it's probably not what someone would be looking for, but still. It's a great book. It's maybe hitting me harder because of my dubious relationship with my father, but I don't think it's really affecting how good I think the book is.
Anyhoo, I remembered that I forgot to mention the day we stayed in Krabi town, which came right before the last resort and after Chiang Mai. We rented motorbikes and drove to a beautiful Wat just outside the city. Then we joyrode around the coast until Dinah nearly crashed. Good times. Then we went to the nightmarket and had the banana-filled crepe thing again. And again it was good. I will be figuring out how to make those. I damn straight will.
We also did a cooking class the next day before getting to the first resort. We made like 10 dishes in 2 hours. How, I cannot really remember, but we did get some cook books and I think I remember some of the basics, so, yeah. My making MaSaMan curry is going to be happening at home soon. And I'm really glad about that.
I like the idea that I'm taking more from the trip than just the pictures and memories. But I know I am. I think travelling with Dinah for two weeks has been really, really good for us. Not that we didn't think we could, but to do it and to not fight too much (though I'm testy when I'm tired and cranky sometimes when I'm out of my element, and I'm getting better at dealing with that) and to have a brilliant time, well it's just great. It makes me feel closer to her, which I suppose is something a honeymoon should do.
And this resort has been gorgeous. Like I mentioned there's not a whole lot to do and that bothered me at first, but it's turned out to be absolutely perfect. The staff is nice, the island is pretty and the wind has been keeping me cool. So, it's 2 pm here and we've got tonight before we head into Bangkok tomorrow for a half day of lounging before we're back on the plane and arriving in Chicago (hopefully) around 9 am. It's gonna be a long ride. And it's gonna be weird going back. But good. Cause I know I've been down for a while with unemployment and all, but I'm feeling recharged and rejuvinated. Hopefully I can bring some of the trip excitement with me and continue to be as curious and happy as I've been throughout most of the trip.
Anyhoo. Take it easy. But take it.
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