December 7, 2025

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The water was a little murky or cloudy at times with the changing tide but some of the corals and fish colors popped out - these underwater photos are all from friends who had underwater cameras of varying types.

After snorkeling we stopped at KokoMana local chocolate farm and meet with the Chocolatier shown below who is one of 3 ladies who makes all the yummy chocolate creations listed below. They only use 2 ingredients chocolate pods and island sugar cane, no dairy!

Lastly we walked in town and did some browsing and shopping. Caught the lady below enjoying her job with some dance moves to the grocery tunes - three groceries all in same area of town - play loud catchy dance music, and lots of people are hanging around just having a good time while other shop. I asked if it was all the times and they said mainly just now for the Holidays. One cashier told me sales are better as a result! We wondered through open market stalls and 2nd lady was busy making these ribbon creations. She explained they make big mound ones for gravesites and hanging scarf ones to dress up outfits for Christmas and New Years day!

The next couple pictured below didn't mind when we broke into giggles over advertisement for Chicken Manure - they have tons out it with their chicken farm. We bought some fresh pastry to try - a cream bun that bakery said was local favorite - can see why - light and delicious. Some snacks and treats for the crew for the Holidays. And I even found a dress for Christmas. 

IN THE AIR - literally and for real

By Pat Patrick • November 4, 2026
October has been a bit of a blur! My last post from Thailand , was about medical treatment and I'm happy to report all good; pathology negative and I'm healing nicely. What I haven't posted about, is what has been going on in the background of my fantastic voyage around the world . You have probably already seen a lot of news coverage and social media post and sorry I have done none. I have been busy weighing options, the logistics ( visas ugh! ) and gathering my things: organizing, weighing, purging, repacking, weighing again and flying. Below is my attempt of the short version, from my point of view and a map of area (and my quick stops) for reference.

Pattaya, Thailand - My healthcare

By Pat Patrick • October 23, 2026
This Blog is more than a journal of my travels around the world, it's a major memory tool for me in documenting all the events along the way. You often ask me how we take care of medical things, as we travel non stop and today is a perfect example. A fellow resident had posted on one of our WhatsApp groups ( this is the main way we all- residents, crew and stateside support all communicate ) that she had an excellent contact for anyone looking to get medical appointments in the Pattaya / Bangkok area.

Off the Coast of PATTAYA, THAILAND

By Pat Patrick • October 20, 2026
Off the coast of Pattaya, Thailand a talented and dedicated group of residents, the Odyssey Troubadours , performed A Night of Broadway for the enjoyment of all the other residents and senior staff on board. The group of 20 performed, 15 Broadway songs that had some special Odyssey edits, personalizing them to our journey. We loved it ! Such a clever, talented and fun loving group. I was upfront and focused on getting candid pictures of the talented cast.