QatarBaladīyat ad DawḩahKulaybHamad International Airport25°15’44” N 51°36’37” E
January 1 in Qatar ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Had to connect through Qatar to get to the Land of Smiles. Excessive wealth, a poo gun, and some regional dates.
ThailandChangwat Samut PrakanBan Khlong Nong KhaSuvarnabhumi Airport13°41’36” N 100°44’58” E
January 2 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 93 °F
Meditation room is new. Got some wild seafood options, and bought myself my first (legal) beverage. Also found this escalator kinda wonky.
ThailandChangwat Nakhon PathomSalaya13°47’36” N 100°18’43” E
January 4 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
As you can see, pure gluttony. All you can eat with meats marinated in flavors I’ve never contended with. Some pals joined me in conquering this feast.
ThailandChangwat Samut SakhonBan Mai Khlong DamnoenKhlong Ta Plang13°35’48” N 100°7’52” E
January 5 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
First, proper encounter with Buddhism on my journey. Beautiful Buddha statues, monk figures, nature, and a feeling of tranquility in the air. I am grateful to have experienced this day and will doRead more
ThailandBangkokKhaosan13°45’34” N 100°29’47” E
January 6 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 81 °F
Quite the experience. Scorpion wasn’t bad.
ThailandChangwat Nakhon PathomSalaya13°47’57” N 100°18’43” E January 8 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
First day of school at Mahidol University. Interesting uniform, full meal for $2, and an interesting statue outside built in honor of a Thai Queen. Also taking a Thai culinary class… had to tryRead more
ThailandChangwat Nakhon PathomBan Khlong Suan FaiKhlong Khut13°47’14” N 100°16’35” E January 10 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 81 °F
I don’t even know where to begin. Wasn’t expecting this… seeing such a wide array of animals in a confined, organized, capitalistic setting was unsettling. Alas, I — among many — walkedRead more
ThailandBangkokKhlong SanKhlong Wat Thong Pleng13°43’45” N 100°30’45” E January 10 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Was blessed by an organized boat ride through the Chao Phraya River in the Khlong San district of Bangkok by the abroad program. I brought my nice camera and was glad I did. The types ofRead more
ThailandBangkokWat PhoWat Phra Kaew13°45’5” N 100°29’34” E January 10 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
I was at a loss for words the whole time. The pictures speak for themselves.
ThailandBangkokWat PhoWat Phra Chetuphon13°44’47” N 100°29’34” E
January 11 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
A beautiful area. Was easy to find more remote "tourist-free" spots and vibe out. Once again, grateful for this camera (and my god-given talent). Also took a pretty sweet Tuk-Tuk ride to get here.
