Pattaya

I can't believe it's been nearly a week since my last post. There's two reasons for that one: I've been having so much fun, I haven't stopped to write a post, and Two: It's just not that easy to go online here. Not that there aren't internet cafes (like the one I'm in now). It's just hard to stop and write when there is so much to do.

Pattaya is an amazing beach party town. It's filled with bars cafes, and very friendly people. Harvey and I have been staying at this crazy little hotel right in the middle of the party, and though it's been fun we spent the day looking for another less hectic hotel. We were hoping to find something with internet in the room, but unless we stay at the Hard Rock Hotel (which we may end up doing for a while) there is no internet service in the room.

So what have we been doing besides drinking and partying?....A lot. Everyday we take a trip to one of the local attractions. We've gone to the Temple to see Buddha, We've taken a boat ride to the islands off the coast, we went to the crocodile farm/ tiger zoo. I took a picture with a tiger. Tigers have really soft fur, and a roar that if you are up close makes ya wanna pee your pants. I can't even imagine hearing that out in the jungle.

Just wanted to mention Buddha. He is everywhere. The people seem to have a relationship with him that very much resembles that of a living person. They talk to him, feed him everyday, even buy him some Thai whiskey once in a while. It's a very different kind of religious experience than in the West. I really admire it in them, it seems entirely positive. The monks are completely respected and are constantly seen talking to the locals.

Though I'm having lots of fun I do miss all my friends, and my cat Rocky, and my bed. Oh well, there is a price to pay for everything, and like they say "you can't take it with you" although I don't think that was meant to refer to traveling around the world It applies.

By the way, I have a Thailand telephone number. I'm not sure how you would call me. This number with a country code first I think.... anyway my number here is 07-0331909. Keep in mind I'm Forteen hours ahead, So I think late night or very early morning is the best time for you to call me if ya wanna.
Bye for now.