CJ and Jake Around the World

After Jake's departure I was left scared and alone in Bangkok. As a coping mechanism I went back to my Western roots with a soothing meal of toast, fried eggs, avocado, and real pork bacon. Then I moved in to my housing which I booked earlier in the day. It was highly functional and on budget, which we always love. I was staying in a slightly calmer, but no less tourist-heavy, area just off of Khao San road. It was honestly a fun little street. I spent my first night missing my date night partner. Gone were the days of romantic candlelit beach dinners. Keeping up my Western food hot streak I received this frighteningly over dressed Caesar salad. The next morning I tripled down, going for some more eggs, sausage, toast, and pancakes. In my defense my stomach is still recovering from my Chiangmai illness. In addition to supportive travel partner, Jake played a critical role as water and supplies sherpa while I normally walked around with just my camera case. So with him gone I have b...

Before heading back to New England, I decided to visit a few friends in Old England. The UK baby. But first, I had to leave Thailand. With leaving Thailand, came a very difficult goodbye to my friend and travel companion CJ. There is nothing I could say in this post to fully express my gratitude toward CJ. Without him, I never would have done a trip like this. I will think back on the places we saw for the rest of my life. But what I will remember most are the laughs we shared day in and day out. Whether we were watching James Bond in a freezing cold hut or haggling for our lunch in the local souk, there was never a dull moment with CJ.  Beyond being the logistical and organizational mastermind, CJ has a curiosity and excitement for new experiences that pulled me out of bed every day and filled me with purpose. His joy and love for the world around him know no limits. I cannot imagine bearing these trials and tribulations with anyone else. As he continues on his pilgrimage east, I ...