Ahhh...

So much to write about, I don't know where to begin!

Thailand has been truly rocking my world since the start of 2016. 

I went to Shambhala Matsuri, a small Thai- Japanese friendship music festival in Northern Thailand that I had wanted to go to for years. There I fell head over heels for the beauty of Chiang Mai, and as a bonus, a friend and talented filmmaker from Portland who happened to be traveling in SE Asia at the time met me there. I've been traveling by myself more often than not recently, and I had forgotten how much fun it was to venture into the great unknown sharing 

totally new experiences with a good friend.

And my recent trip to Southern Thailand was something else. Krabi found me at quite a nice remote resort right on the beach with a pool, a lovely breakfast and all the creature comforts, Koh Mook was exactly the opposite--- definitely one of the most remote places I've been---- where I stayed in a bungalow in the jungle, got ambushed by a few wild dogs, and spent my time playing ukulele on the lovely balcony (accompanied by various animals)---- hands down though, Koh Lipe, the place that my good Australian and British friends had told me about years ago, was incredible in so many ways. A small island where you could walk everywhere, THE best right on the beach kayaking and snorkeling I have ever seen (and I've been seeking this out for a long time) and all the best local Thai shops, restaurants, and bars you could ever hope for, all in this little lovely place. 

SHHH... don't tell anyone.

(I've already planned another trip there.... :)