Christmas in Koh Samui and New Years in Takayama
As I sit here, drinking a beer in Shenzhen Seaworld, and reflecting on my adventures during the Christmas holiday I cannot help but feel mixed feelings. On the one hand I am overjoyed that I had a great time and enjoyed some new places while on the other I feel a a little bit of ennui with travel. The winter break began on December 21st. I caught a flight from Hong Kong to Koh Samui via a short layover in Bangkok. Upon landing in Koh Samui late in the evening I took a taxi to the Chaweng Cove Beach Resort. Then I set out to the nearest dispensary for some herb and returned to my hotel. The first night I was restless and unable to sleep. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable and the hotel restaurant was under construction so I could hear a circular saw buzzing away almost all night. Furthermore, since it was my first solo trip in a long time, I missed Faye and the king sized bed felt empty. I finally fell asleep at almost...