Author Archives: Michael

Posts and Flickr Pictures

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Michael

Please scroll down for more posts and pictures. The pictures, from our Flickr, are located on the right side at the bottom of the page. Please click to see more. Also, we welcome your comments and responses. We look forward … Continue reading →

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An Important Decision

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Michael

After exchanging emails and calls via Skype with Dan constantly over the last 6 weeks, the time had come for the in-person meeting. Walking through the airport at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I remarked to Brooke how neat it was to … Continue reading →

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A Great Sunset and Then…

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Michael

***Disclosure to our parents that end our conversations with “Be safe.” Read at your own risk.*** Brooke is quickly learning that I am not a true R & R person. Even when it comes to living life on Koh Phi … Continue reading →

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Barracuda! A Disturbing Experience of A Different Nature

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Michael

Laying on the beach in Reileh (or Railay) Beach, Thailand, we needed to get some exercise–snorkeling. We signed up with a tour company, Barracuda Tours, for a 9 a.m. departure to “Four Islands” on a long-tail boat. We expected a nice, … Continue reading →

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Finally, a stomach’s heaven!

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Michael

The traveling bug–the actual bacteria–that seems to be implanted on all passengers as they embark on their foreign tours has finally left us. I hope. After four weeks of slugging our way through family style meals, roadside stands, street market … Continue reading →

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