May 21, 2025

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO - GIRL'S DAY!!!

So I have been craving new clothes that fit, I have lost about 50# since starting this journey and my clothes are a tad loose and hanging. I really wanted to go to Bucerias, Mexico ( about 20 minutes north of PV)  where I spent last January with Bonnie & Steve and check the boutiques that run along Lazaro Cardenas.  Sarah & Sherrie were happy to join in and we made it into GIRLS DAY and went to 4 of my favorites shops along with  2 new stores and we all  found so many items! I got everything below for under $400 USD. Love the fabrics, patterns, soft, light weight, breathable materials, perfect for all our hot weather travels!!

We shared lots of laughs, had a nice lunch and capped the day off with Margaritas on the beach before heading  back to the Ship for Dinner! Was a great day and we vowed to make GIRLS DAY a much more regular thing!

KOH CHANG, THAILAND

By Pat Patrick • July 26, 2026
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?!?

On the way to Koh Chang, Thailand

By Pat Patrick • July 25, 2026
Love Sea Days ! I got a much needed haircut and color. Think I'll be going shorter, but giving this a whirl! Can you see the back in the mirror? The bangs and side volume, is what drives me nuts in the heat and humidity!

WAT BANG KUNG & TRAIN MARKET - Bangkok ,Thailand

By Pat Patrick • July 21, 2026
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.