Chiang Mai Thailand was the next stop on our roving retirement Southeast Asia tour. Chiang Mai is a world of contrasts, from great food to mountain top temples, to LadyBoys and Thai kickboxing.
Chiang Mai – Kick Boxing with LadyBoys
One Day in Bangkok
The next stop on our roving retirement was Bangkok. We had about 24 hours in Bangkok, including sleeping, and we sure got a lot done.
Getting Sick of My Clothes – Already?
Well, it has been about 3 weeks and if I’m honest, I’m already somewhat sick of my clothes. That said, most everything is working really well. I’ve included general packing, usability, and performance of my over 60 carry-on wardrobe.
Kyoto Festival, Shrines and Temples
In Kyoto we saw the summer festival floats and parade, visited temples and shrines, ate more wonderful Japanese food and made a day trip to Hiroshima.
Sumo and Car Geeks in Nagoya Japan
When I convinced Diana to visit Japan on this trip, an immediate consideration was “can we see sumo?” Sumo showed me that Japanese culture retains some primal aspects, in addition to the refined ones I frequently see.
