the whirlwind

So presently, I am sitting in the comfort of my own home. My dogs sitting next to me sleeping the day away. Outside is the sunny Cali weather surrounds all, the day is in full swing. The truth is, I miss Thailand. For many reasons I wish I could be back, even for just a second. It ended too fast, and the sad part is I was looking forward to the end. It was such a whirlwind, I didn't quite really feel the weight of leaving. At this moment I don't feel at home, I feel unsettled. It's feeling I can't quite explain and I'm quite sure how to deal. This didn't really hit me until Erin left my house yesterday. It's really over, and we're the only ones that understand. 

hello PHUKET.

I have been anticipating this vacation since the day I arrived in Thailand, and it's finally here! Beautiful Phuket. It took a overnight bus to get here, but it's worth a night of uncomfortable sleep. Erin and I are staying at the Marriot Beach Club Resort on Mai Khao beach. It's a little out of the ways, but it's so nice here.

This blog entry is going to be a little different in the sense that it'll be mostly comprised of photos. Enjoy ;]

Erin and I in Patong Beach.

A day by the pool ;]

Beautiful Mai Khao Beach

It was amazing!

James Bond Rock

Our date ;] Indian food buffet!

Breath-taking Phi Phi Islands.

The view from breakfast ;]

hello chinatown.

So we left Ubon today. Our departure isn't for another week or so, and now I'm staying in Bangkok for a night and tomorrow Erin and I's Phuket adventure begins!! We traveled here with friends of ours. They are one of the nicest Thai families, they offered to bring us to Bangkok. We're staying in the heart of Chinatown and i LOVE it. I had a chance to experience Chinatown a little bit during x-mas break and it was so great. There's a different atmosphere here. 

The goal of this quick trip to the city was to do some last minute shopping. So Erin, Mike and I hit up Pratunam (a huge shopping area.) While we were down there we decided to splurge and eat at the buffet at the top of the Baiyote Tower; the tallest building in Bangkok. It was really nice and we had a great time at the chinese buffet. We left with full tummies and headed back to Chinatown to call it a night. 

Farewell Ubon

It's bright and early, I'm on my way out. But this time it's for good. I headed to Bangkok and then Phuket. This leg of my journey concludes my missionary year. I have said good bye to all and I can only hope that we will meet again. Ubon has been a great place with some many amazing experiences. I am so lucky to have been sent here, God had a plan all along. I will never forget this place ;]