Today’s the day, the four or five hour harrowing drive to Sumbersari…
By far, this is the best bargain in a hotel we've experienced in our travels. With Butu picking us up at 10:00...
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Final expenses for six weeks in Phuket, Thailand…Departure to Bali today…12 hour travel day…Final favorite Phuket photos…
We stumbled upon the scene in Phuket. By the time you see this post today, we'll already be at the airport in...
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Tom’s short haircut in Phuket…Winding down for tomorrow’s departure…Final Phuket expenses tomorrow…
Shorter than he would normally prefer, Tom's latest buzz will hold him during the 33-night cruise beginning on October 31st. Tom...
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Spending idle time…Two days and counting…Favorite Phuket photos begin today…
Boats anchored in shallower waters. The owners are welcome to walk to the boat. Although we rise early most of...
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Bit by bit…Piece by piece…Getting it all together…3 days and counting…
Flowers blooming in pond in front yard of the villa. It's surprising how easily I'm getting through my share of the packing...
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Equipment failure…Shopping for upcoming shipment to Bali…
A variety shop down the freeway. Tommy's smartphone died last night. Not the battery, only the phone. Kaput. Today I am...
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The prospect of a scary change in plans?…Five days and counting…Photos at a premium…
Chalong Bay in Phuket. While living in most locations where we get low on photos this is not a problem. We...
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Earthquakes and aftershocks in Italy…Heartbreaking loss of life…Our own earthquake memories from the mountains in Italy…
BBC news photo of earthquake rubble as rescuers search for victims of this week's 6.2 earthquake. See details below. Some of...
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Two more bombings in Thailand…”I’m not a celebrity but get me outta here!”…Seven days and counting…
Elaborate exterior of oceanfront property. Yesterday, there were two more bombings in Thailand. Click on the following link for details. When...
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Posting today using voice activation as opposed to typing…Ergonomics, vital as we age.
There are lots of pharmacies in Phuket but none seems to sell toiletries and cosmetics do chemists in some other parts of...
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