Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A Happy New Year in Thailand!


Michael's family flew all the way to Viet Nam to see us during the winter holiday. We toured Saigon and then headed off to Thailand for some island time. On the morning of the new year, we flew from Saigon to Bangkok and Bangkok to Krabi where we spent seven of the most wonderful and relaxing days. We snorkeled, swam in the longest pool in the world, walked on the beach, played card games (Mark won every hand), ate street food, and read. A trip of a lifetime!

The holiday blues are setting in now that the Ianello's are gone. It was so nice to have many voices and personalities fill our apartment. Thanks Elle, Mark, and Carolynn!


Sofitel Lobby

Looking out from the Sofitel Lobby

The wondrous, winding pool with a bar and inflatable whales, which only Carolynn can wrangle.

Michael's Family and me.

A walk on Ao Nang.

Michael set his water bottle down and this monkey opened the cap and poured himself a cold drink.

Mike and the monkey

Mad for soda. These monkeys were not afraid of the crazy tourists.

So pretty! The ladies, not the monkey!
Elle and Carolynn

Fat Monkeys and one tourist

Portrait of the brother

Hong Island-Where we were left stranded without food, water or towels (for fifteen minutes).

Showdown!

We took our very own longboat island hopping. I've been on a boat where they squish thirteen people in the seats, but this time it was a comfortable five.

Chicken Island-Andaman Sea

Hello, Sailor.

The best beach corn, ever!

West Railay
Seriously sunburned

Limestone rocks of Railay beach

Carolynn Ianello-thanks for all the laughs!

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