When the time came to leave Koh Samui (and Thailand for that matter), we were very sad to part ways with Thailand's lovely beaches, colorful reefs, tasty food, cheap massages, exceptional service and laid-back lifestyle. But alas, more adventures awaited us on the other side of the globe!
Sad farewell to beautiful Thailand
World's Nicest Airport
To make leaving Koh Samui even more difficult, its airport turned out to be the nicest one we've ever seen. And we've seen a lot of airports! Check out the outdoor Koh Samui airport terminal:
To make leaving Koh Samui even more difficult, its airport turned out to be the nicest one we've ever seen. And we've seen a lot of airports! Check out the outdoor Koh Samui airport terminal:
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Eva Air
After a quick flight to Bangkok we checked in for our flight to Los Angeles. We chose Eva Air for a few reasons:
1) Cool name, obviously
2) Reports of decent leg room
3) Reasonable price & flight times
4) They have a plane painted in a Hello Kitty theme!
Neither of us are Hello Kitty fans but we liked the idea of getting the Hello Kitty themed plane, envisioning pink seats and kitty themed snacks. When you travel as much as we do, these types of gimmicks actually work. One of us was a lot more excited than the other. Let's just say that the first question Chris asked upon check in was if we got the Hello Kitty plane:) Sadly, we did not. But the flight was fantastic. We got a row to ourselves, watched lots of movies and even got to check out the Taipei airport during our connection (more Hello Kitty). Also, incredibly, the food on the plane was delicious - what kind of airline is this?
After a quick flight to Bangkok we checked in for our flight to Los Angeles. We chose Eva Air for a few reasons:
1) Cool name, obviously
2) Reports of decent leg room
3) Reasonable price & flight times
4) They have a plane painted in a Hello Kitty theme!
Neither of us are Hello Kitty fans but we liked the idea of getting the Hello Kitty themed plane, envisioning pink seats and kitty themed snacks. When you travel as much as we do, these types of gimmicks actually work. One of us was a lot more excited than the other. Let's just say that the first question Chris asked upon check in was if we got the Hello Kitty plane:) Sadly, we did not. But the flight was fantastic. We got a row to ourselves, watched lots of movies and even got to check out the Taipei airport during our connection (more Hello Kitty). Also, incredibly, the food on the plane was delicious - what kind of airline is this?
Pointing out our Eva Air plane. If only it were my private jet!
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We had to have one more mango sticky rice before we left Thailand!
Hello Kitty store and terminal in the Taiwan airport. Chris had to wait in a queue of teenage girls to get this shot, and goofily feign excitement (or so he claims).
Los Angeles
We spent five days in LA, adjusting to being back in the western hemisphere. Luckily we got to see some good friends and family while in LA, making it a very memorable stop on our journey! Hopefully we weren't too out of it due to the jet lag.
We spent five days in LA, adjusting to being back in the western hemisphere. Luckily we got to see some good friends and family while in LA, making it a very memorable stop on our journey! Hopefully we weren't too out of it due to the jet lag.
Our friends Kraig & Agnes treated us to a delicious home cooked meal at their beautiful new house in Newport Beach!
We went out in downtown LA with my cousin, Chabeli!
We stopped by Encino to see our friends Dave & Alana and meet their ADORABLE twin boys - Dylan and Gavin. I swear, our friends have the cutest kids! I'm pretty sure that is Dylan making the funny face in the picture. Already an entertainer!
Gavin
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Dylan
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The boys are all dressed up for a party. Watch out ladies!
Scenes from LA
Since we were either snoozing, catching up with friends, or avoiding the rain, we didn't spend a lot of time outdoors. This was disappointing since I love taking pictures in California. To me, it offers the same dramatic landscapes that I've found in South Africa, New Zealand and Peru. Here are a few random shots, all taken with my phone.
Since we were either snoozing, catching up with friends, or avoiding the rain, we didn't spend a lot of time outdoors. This was disappointing since I love taking pictures in California. To me, it offers the same dramatic landscapes that I've found in South Africa, New Zealand and Peru. Here are a few random shots, all taken with my phone.
Redondo Beach
Pit stop on our way to Newport Beach
One of the best sunsets I've ever seen. This was taken from a strip mall parking lot on our way to Newport Beach. How I wish I was closer to the shore with my Nikon!
After five days in LA we were re-energized and ready for our next destination - Belize!
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