Au revoir Asia

Unfortunately the photo link isn't working so you won't get to see a photo of yet another sunset here in Thailand. I imagine you may be getting sick of them anyway, but they are just spectacular. I was also going to put up a picture of us kids as tan as we are, but since I can't you'll just have to imagine for now. Think very very dark brown and you'll have an idea.

So anyways, sad news to report - we are leaving Thailand the day after tomorrow. It's an emotional farewell (but then again, when do I ever NOT have emotional farewells) because it means no more Asia and that I'm closer to having to find a job when I get home. But let's not talk about that.

We're currently in Ko Phi Phi and it's absolutely stunning. We've managed to organize the best for last, so we're leaving in style. It's just gorgeous here. It's a small island, I think about 1.5 miles at it's widest, and there are no paved roads, so you have to walk and hike everywhere, with most paths leading to a beautiful unspoiled beach. The water is crystal clear or bright turquoise, and the island also has dramatic limestone cliffs that make for amazing scenery everywhere you look. It's heaven. There is still a lot of new construction and clean-up going on post-tsunami, since this was one of the heaviest hit islands, but the place is running well with wonderful people and scenery.

We've still been tanning everyday, but we've added a bit of spice to our routine by doing a snorkelling trip to the other island that is a short boat ride away. It's actually the location where they filmed The Beach, with good old Leo DiCaprio. And if you've seen the movie, you know just how gorgeous it is. You can just sit in the water and feel like you're in the best place in the world. Really. Otherwise, we've been hiking around, visiting the beaches, the usual.

The only bad thing about all this relaxation is that we are all a bit under-stimulated when it comes to intellectual thought, but as long as all of us say dumb things it's ok. I'll have to practice saying complete sentences and asking questions that make sense before heading off to Paris or else I will be in trouble.

That's all from my end. Just trying to make time stop before our flight on Monday. Any help with that would be appreciated.