Soon I bid adieu to Asia and fly to Europe, there to take in sights with my parents before, at last, returning to the States. It's been fun, but I'm ready to get out of here. I think I picked the wrong area of Thailand to visit, or as wrong as can be achieved while basically on vacation-- the reason being that this is a vacation place, and where China was full enough of travelers, both solo and in groups, and sights to entertain me, this island is sparse on things to do, and populated with four person family units.
I've occupied myself with books, mostly, for the last several days, and haven't got much to pass along in terms of experiences. I can, though, recommend "Blindsight," a really top notch science fiction novel (which I don't believe has much press), and "Great Expectations" (which is hilarious).
I also have two minor peculiarities to relate. First, every drink I've purchased in Thailand, regardless of size or variety, has come with a straw. Second, gas is sold on the roadside here, in relatively small glass bottles. I infer these bottles are volumetrically appropriate for the ubiquitous island motorbikes.
I expect to enjoy Europe, especially alongside my parents (without whom I wouldn't bother going), but I sure look forward to being stationary again. It's too difficult to eat healthy on the road, and to get regular exercise at that.
