This tour started at 5 AM. Initially we groaned at the early start but it ended up being perfect. We were ahead of the crowds at every stop. We were early enough to get the sunrise on the ocean. Our first stop was through a cave to a big clearing. James Bond Island We stoppedContinue reading “James Bond Island and beyond, Thailand”
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Phi Phi and Bamboo Island tours
Phi Phi Island tour was incredibly beautiful…but crowded beyond belief. The boat was packed and seemed small for the 70+ tourists crammed into the seats. The scenery was very pretty. Our first stop was supposed to be snorkelling but there were too many jellyfish. There were lots of fish visible from the boat. We thenContinue reading “Phi Phi and Bamboo Island tours”
Michelin Tuk Tuk food tour
What an interesting evening, first a walk to the water bus, then a tuk-tuk for the remainder of our evening. Our first stop was to see a Thai sunset. We then carried on to the food part of the tour. We ate at four Michelin eateries. The first was a very small restaurant and closedContinue reading “Michelin Tuk Tuk food tour”
A short stay in Istanbul
We left Pedasi in a small plane. It was a a quick trip to Panama City and then a long wait at the airport. After a 12 hour flight we landed in Istanbul for a 24 hour layover. The airport was a good half hour from the city and unfortunately our flight didn’t arrive untilContinue reading “A short stay in Istanbul”
Panama Canal Tour -2026
Our six hour tour started from the Flaminco Marina on the Amador Causeway. From there we took about an hour bus ride to Gatun Lake where we boarded the Pacific Queen to go through three locks. The Panama Canal, which is about 80 km from end to end, was started by the French in 1881Continue reading “Panama Canal Tour -2026”
Water, entering and leaving the house (January 2026)
We use town water. A year ago when we requested connection, it took months before we actually had running water. As we have found out, sometimes during dry season and festivals, there is a lack of water. Therefore, a lot of people have a tank, or more, to have a supply on hand. Then youContinue reading “Water, entering and leaving the house (January 2026)”
The Mango House – January 2026
Two years ago Daryl bought a house that was referred to as ‘the pink house’. Well, it may have been pink at one time but was so faded it looked mostly white. Before anything could be done on the outside, the inside had to be gutted down to the bare walls, actually even inside theContinue reading “The Mango House – January 2026”
Christmas Parade Pedasi 2025
A couple of nights ago Daryl and I went to watch the Christmas parade. It was scheduled to start at 6 PM, just as it is starting to get dark. As it is not unusual for start times to be delayed, Daryl and I ambled to town about 6:30. There were not many people outContinue reading “Christmas Parade Pedasi 2025”
DIY Kitchen Stools
A couple of years ago I needed something to do when it was too hot to be out and about, and gave woodworking a try. Daryl and I went to a lumber yard, ‘a guy’ cut six pieces of wood off a log for us and I went to work on them. After a lotContinue reading “DIY Kitchen Stools”
Not a jungle yet
A year ago there was nothing in the yard except one massive tree in a corner. Daryl chopped off a lot of the branches as they were falling on the roof….the brand new roof. But ‘things’ grow here, sometimes whether you want them too or not! We have a big stump on the side ofContinue reading “Not a jungle yet”
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