ON THE WRITE PATH: travel journal for Around-the-World in 2015, 16, 18. |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION Just thoughts: a. I could be ready to travel come December. There's nothing keeping me here. Plenty to see and do elsewhere. Timing is crucial and nothing can be done until I receive my new passport. b. Malaysia end of November? I should be in Cambodia next week; I won't be there. Stop in Singapore or Korea to-and-fro? That would expend a two month trip to three months. c. Key dates in Thailand: December 5th and 10th are holidays. January 18th is a holiday in Udon Thani. Possible trips: 1. Thailand. 2. Georgetown MY, Thailand. 3. Singapore (Georgetown), Thailand (Songkla or Phuket, Hua Hin, Bangkok, Ayuttaya) 4. Korea (no visa needed), Thailand (Bangkok). 5. Korea, Singapore, Georgetown, Thailand. Details: A. Ayuttaya: Morning train is cheap. Place to stay is about $10/night. See: Wat Mahathat. Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Local Lunch spot. Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Ayutthaya Market. Bang Pa-In Palace. Wat RatchaBurana. B. Georgetown: The Century Boutique Hotel George Town... about $47/3 nights. C. Yala: Check Agoda. Hat Yai: Shi-ro-i Poshtel $34/3 nights Prachuap Kiri Khan: Jungle Cafe and Guesthouse $36/3 nights 5806 |