As they say, time flies when you're having fun. I had a blast in BKK, depsite the jet lag, and the crazy food (more on that in a bit). First off, the traffic is CRAZY. I know that I already mentioned that before, but it's nutz! I've learned you can cross the street even when all the traffic is going, and it's busy - that's about the only way to cross the street as people don't follow the signals very well. You look for a slight break in the cars from the first lane, and try to time your walking as the cars go by - you only have to get half way across. Crossing infront of and between a group of motorcycles is the easiest (thankfully there are more motorbikes than cars in BKK), as they simply go around you like a school of fish. It's quiet amazing actually.

Let me also say - Thai Massages are amazing!! I had a 2 hour massge by a nice young women, and let me tell you - she knew what she was doing. I've learned to get someone that is a little bit bigger (not too heavy) - they can apply more strength as well as more weight when they are nearly walking on you.

I only managed to go out dancing one night in Bangkok - and let me tell you - it was a blast. The club I went to was 3 stories tall, and rather large. I met some really nice people too. On an interesting note - you can buy a bottle of liquir, and just drink from that the whole night - it's much cheaper. :-) Course, it's best to share with friends. A gang of people took me into their group and we hung out at the club and afterwards. Four of the people were locals, and the other three were all traveling as well. They helped my pick out some food from a street vendor, and it turned out to be pretty decent meal...for $0.85, plus $0.02 for the napkins. :) After our meal, the seven of us went to another club called God, this was around 3am. I stayed there until around 5am and walked home the 3 blocks to my hotel.

On my last day there, I managed to see The Grand Palace, and Wat Pho - both very interesting. I took a LOT of pictures, however, I'm still not able to upload VIA USB yet. Hopefully Malaysia will have better luck. Anyways, The Grand Palace was very interesting with all the temples and such. Over at Wat Pho, another set of buddist temples - one of them housing the Thailands largest laying budda - was also a learning school for kids as well as a famous Thai massage school. It was neat to see the kids in the playgound around the temples, and in their small class setting. It was as if the temple grounds were removed the chaotic confines of Bangkok.

Also on my last day in BKK, I started to get a little sick in my stomach - must have had something bad to eat - I think it was in China town. Anyways, I've been mostly bed ridden here in Phuket - so I haven't done a whole bunch. I did manage to walk the length of the beach and see some hot people (literally and figuratively). There are lots of sunburns walking around - looks painful. I went swimming for a long while in the ocean - it's very warm.

Today, i decided to start my 3 day treatment of travelers sickness pills - and let me tell you - even after one pill, I'm significantly better. I ate my entire lunch today. And I'm already starting to feel hungry for dinner; I haven't been eating much. If it kills me, I'm going to go out tonight in Phuket. There are several bars/clubs/pool halls in the area of my hotel - all within a foot ball stadium sized area - my hotel being right smack dab in the middle (yes i wear ear plugs at night - as my room starts thumping to music around 10pm).

Time for dinner, and then I'm heading out with another group of locals I met earlier in the day. People are soo friendly here, and like to chat. If you avoid the crazy places, it's very relaxed and mellow here. Very slow paced - best to never be in a hurry.

I may not have time to write from Malaysia, but I'll try my best in Siem Reap, Cambodia - at the very latest, from Manila.

Well. It's offical, we're going to Thailand with a small group of friends. Can't wait! We're going the first part of next year for three weeks. My buddy Dave is doing a great job at organizing everything!

So far, it looks like we're going to Pattaya (2 hr drive from Bangkok), Phomh Penh (Cambodia), Saigon, Phuket, Northern Malaysia. Possible Laos and/or Chang Mai if time permits.

I know it sounds like alot, but last year we did Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Itally (Florence, Venice, Rome, Riveria), Switzerland, and France in 24 days and had a wonderful time. I'd rather take a tour of more areas, and later, go back to specific areas that I liked. In Europe, I'd like to visit more Italian countryside, more of Germany, and some of France. But, that's after I've been to other parts of the world.