I'm not really crabby, I just wanted a catchy title.
So... I got my wish for sunshine! And yes, I have a sunburn. I'm 28 years old and I still have not learned the art of proper sunscreen application. Let's hope this one doesn't cause too much trauma.
Today is Sunday but there isn't a church within 200 miles, so we just laid low and enjoyed time near the lovely Adaman sea. It is pretty here but there are a lot of people. There are masses of tour boats that take people to the neighboring islands for the blue beaches and better snorkeling. We are considering taking a trip out there, but part of me dreads the cheesy tour-trapped feel of being packed on a boat with 20 other wide eyed newcomers with selfie sticks. We shall see.
It's just nice just to be here. The air is warm, the food is good, the scenery is beautiful. I have no responsibilities and no worries at all. I'm grateful for my wonderful friends who are caring for the animals at home and my collegues working extra so that I can be off adventuring. It's quite a luxury to have 2 weeks of holiday.
About a week before I left for Thailand I had the bright idea that I could sell all my stuff and move to Southeast Asia and live quite comfortably for a few years. I could rent an apartment, cruise on a moped (like all the locals do), be a fruit-eating beach bum, learn a new language, and basically have the life of ease. Sounds good, right? Well it was a fleeting thought. As much as I love this sticky, warm place, I realize more all the time how much I love the Pacific Northwest. And my home! I love my little country life, with my people, animals, and beautiful adventures near where I live. I love the drier air there, the 4 seasons (even the bleak, dark winter), the mountains, and the peace and quiet. Don't worry, I'm not homesick and I'm still stoked about the next week here. I'm just appreciating what I have in my life and realizing that I am already doing what I love.
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