JP’s travelogue

All Thai’d up, part 1 of 3

Photo Essay written 26 June 2008

A big heart in a small island off the southern coast of Thailand. The beautiful people of Koh Lanta have nothing but love to give.

tropical destination

tropical destination

with everything one needs and nothing that one doesn't need at the same place, Klong Jark Bay, Thailand can be hard to leave.

a place of solitude

a place of solitude

not easy to get to, and not easy to leave. Koh Lanta, Thailand

a view, with a room

a view, with a room

These bungalows were simple, on the beach, and came served with love from the big hearted staff. A night's stay including all food, beer, transportation and laundry cost about what an average American spends on lunch each day. Koh Lanta, Thailand

look who's joining the picnic

look who's joining the picnic

This monitor lizard was over 8 feet long head to tail and weighed more than most of the locals, Koh Roc, Thailand

Sunsets in the west

Sunsets in the west

A long tail boat, parked in the bay is all that remains of the day, Koh Lanta Thailand

beach fun

beach fun

Some local kids get pretty roudy after the sun sets in the south of Thailand.

restaurant on Klong Jark bay

restaurant on Klong Jark bay

A beach breakfast of banana pancakes with local wild honey, and coconut juice make for a pleasant way to start the day.

Chill lounge on the cove

Chill lounge on the cove

A place to drink, think, or reflect as time passes slowly on the Andaman Sea, south Thailand.

Beach Massage-Thai style

Beach Massage-Thai style

mmmm... how nice it is to scrape the dry skin

JP Abernathy

JP Abernathy has been a member since 26 June 2008 and goes by jpinuendo.

Currently in Deer Park.

I am a winemaker in Anderson Valley, near the lush Mendocino coast. I am a gourmand culinare and cook my way deep into the hearts of friends and loved ones who are my life. I travel often to obtain inspiration of ancient culture's wisdom and to taste the vast variety of spices that make living in this diverse world so very exciting.