We're in Krabi - wherever that is!

Random pix - probably more than you want to see. Will try to post a few more later
The water is so clear, beautiful and warm.

Maya Bay - Hey... I'm pretty sure I saw DL & Adam's footprints here.
Longtail boat - our mode of transportation here -
Aw, scenery in the background not so great.
But the sunset was stunning!

more pix - maybe - if they'll load

Our little bungalow in the jungle on Phi Phi island. In spite of being surrounded by beautiful ocean, fresh water here is very precious. We must buy bottled water for every drop we drink .
Unloading the boat at Tonsai Bay - we didn't get off here - thankfully. Sometimes I wonder about we two old people and the places we're going - sometimes rather intimidating. I'd call it an adventure, but I only think it's that if someone else is living it and you're reading about it. Sometimes rather stressful to get where we're going when no one speaks English. All the employees here at this little hotel are Thai.

This is the long boat that a little weathered Thai man took us on for snorkeling today.

Wait - hold everything. We've decided to stay on Phi Phi Island forever. It's just amazingly beautiful here. Was quite tricky getting here - took a taxi from Marriott to boat pier, then did some negotiating for a ticket - but they'd only take cash, so we had to find an ATM - when we used a 2nd one, we finally got the needed cash and booked our ticket on the ferry. After a two hour hot ferry ride, we transferred to a long boat - pic below and then into Phi Phi. No roads on this island - very small - but beautiful. We went snorkeling for 3 hours today and though we thought we were careful with sun screen - the backs of our legs were sunburned. Oh well. On to Krabi tomorrow. We'll see if this will post. Internet sketchy and giving me problems.

Another Day in Thailand

We're vacationing on - but look forward to coming home:What a beautiful place. But as we see Asia, we know that this tourist place is probably not a true pic of people here. But we're enjoying for now.
Today's lunch - we'll repent when we get home... maybe!
Baby elephants on the property here for children to feed and enjoy. One was bathing in the ocean yesterday when we were on the beach. We went for a long walk today on a beautiful beach. Finally found some local people who were fishing and knocking beetles out of the trees. We asked (thru gestures as there was no language common) if they used the beetles for fish bait. Oh no... they eat them. Yum. Yup - we're still in Asia.
Part of the beach - not only is it nice, but it's very open and free of crowds. Nice!

Mom & Dad Post

Guess what - we're in Phuket, Thailand - Us? Really? Really!Our last farewell dinner - some of the JB members took us. The couple on the left is the Beard's- our replacements - Australian and very outgoing. Such good friends - took us to the Pekin restaurant. Some of you have been there so you know how nice it is. But they ordered way different food than we'd ever seen before. Some of it good - some of it a little sketchy.

The view from our hotel room here - very tropical. It's beautiful and amazing, but if we hadn't already been in tropical for the last 18 months, we'd be even more awed.
Our room - the least expensive they have - but it's beautiful. Mmm, wonder what the more expensive rooms would be like.
Across from the bed. I'm sure you wanted a 'hotel room tour' The infinity pool is beautiful and I attached it to an e mail. We hear it's even more beautiful when it's lighted at night. We'll post more as we go.

City Creek, Animals & Hives Oh My

This past weekend I went to the new City Creek downtown Salt Lake. It is amazing. I went with Cyndi. We celebrated her birthday by window shopping in stores well beyond the affordable price range and then actually buying a few things at H&M. Check out the lady in gold with behind Cyndi. Also, that outdoor fireplace is huge...and awesome.

















Now for some animals. After I took this picture we opened up the door and the cat and rabbit both came inside.

This part is kind of gross. I'm sorry. I went for an allergy test today. It's actually pretty exciting. We discovered that I'm incredibly allergic to grass and dust. If you notice the big welts towards the middle of my back...yup, that is the grass section. It didn't hurt at all. But man it sure did itch. Oh yeah, I also found out that I'm not allergic to any animals at all. Including guinea pics, cockroaches, and mice.

Quick Pageant Pics

Tonight we watched Ashley in the Miss Saratoga Springs Pageant. She has such amazing poise on stage. She was able to take home 1st Attendant (that 2nd for those that aren't sure what an attendant is.) This year she competed against 13 other girls. We are very proud of her and we love her like crazy.

Talent

Evening Wear

Receiving the Scholarship $$$ for the 2011 Pageant

Anxiously Awaiting The Results






















Ashley and the Family