October 23, 2024
Another gorgeous day in MALAGA, SPAIN!

Sunrise view from my balcony as we entered the port of Malaga, Spain. Was up bright and early this morning on a special mission with a Friend! Mission involved this man, a not totally hatched plan, this van, a lot of Hej and the covert goal to outfit 8015/17. I was able to secure a storage pouffe and wicker basket in the operation! But any other details must remain secret until we are again in international waters!

We just relaxed on the Island of Koh Chang, Thailand. It's one of the largest Thai Islands in the Gulf of Thailand and it has a dense, steep jungle & National Park covering the interior of the Island, which extends off shore, to coral reefs. The coast line is dotted with beaches and villages. This was a tender port, so we decided to stay on the Island for 3 nights, to be able to experience the nightlife. Turns out, it is low season, so nightlife was pretty sleepy. However, we did find a new favorite night time activity! Any Guesses?!?

Wat Bang Kung Temple was a quick stop along the way to the Train Markets . What makes this unique is the Temple is completely enclosed by roots of four giant trees (a banyan, bodhi and others). From the outside, it looks like nature has swallowed the building. Inside the chapel is a golden Buddha image, that locals still visit to pray. It was quite active during our short visit there. The Temple dates back over 250 years and survived the Burmese invasion.






