THE GREAT-FULL SEE-SAW

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Ganga River Trip - Rishikesh, India

Diving with Turtles

Diving the Whitsunday Islands in Australia:

You just may end up having a peaceful swim with a turtle. :-)

Monday, October 8, 2012

Known for pepper plantations and fish sauce, this small Island off the coast of Vietnam is also home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Fishing harbors, diving, snorkeling, cheap massages on the beach, a nice market and simply lounging around are just a few favorite pastimes. People are kind, friendly and hospitable. Beaches are peaceful. Life is good.

Fresh fruit on the beach:

Sunset on Long Beach, Phu Quoc, Vietnam:

From Long Beach you can rent a motorbike and take a nice 20-30 min drive to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When I went in early 2010 we took a beautiful drive on a red dirt road with chickens, dogs, cows and the like running around freely. Just be careful not to run them over!

Sao Beach, Phu Quoc, Vietnam:

Sunset on Long Beach:

(photos taken about 2 years ago)
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Words to live by: "Make other people feel special"

Written in the New York City subway:

"Make other people feel special"

When is the last time you made someone feel special?

Perhaps if we all followed these words, the world would be a happier place for all.

:-)

Sunday, October 7, 2012

HALLOWEEN IS ON IT'S WAY...'TIS THE TIME TO DRESS UP AND PLAY...

2008 Peacock:

2009 Pink Fro:

2010 Alice and Wonderland's Mad Hatter:

2011 Black Swan:

What will you be this year?

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Koh Phangan, Thailand - Full Moon Party

Every full moon Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan, Thailand hosts an all night party on the beach. Drawing a crowd of 20,000-30,000 people every full moon and playing a mix of trance, house, dance, R&B, Reggae and drum and bass well past the break of dawn. A once an a lifetime party experience (just don't get burnt by the limbo or fire jumping games, as I've witnessed many overly wasted people do...) And please don't be one of the thousands of party goers letting the multitude of plastic straws from the popular alcohol "buckets" end up in the oceans of Thailand (It''s not such a pretty sight or experience for the wildlife in the world class beaches). Also, unless you're a lover of constant, loud music, blasting from not so quality speakers from 10am to well, sometimes 10am the next day...don't stay on the beach for the entire week before the party. You just may be "over it" by time the full moon party comes. Stay on one of the nearby beaches and take some form of transport to Haad Rin for the big night!