Its been a while since I have had a chance to actually sit down, collect my thoughts, and make a blog entry. The past week or so has been insane and I have been on the move almost everyday. My last blog was from Nah Trang which was good fun. From there I headed to Ho Chi Min City also known as Saigon. Saigon was basically the same as Hanoi, absolutely chaotic. Taking a motobike taxi is something I would recommend to everyone. One of the craziest things I have done in a long time. They dont follow the rules and sidewalks are as good as the road in their mind. In Saigon I went to the War Remnants Museum and the Chu Chi Tunnels. They were haunting experiences for me as an american visting them. Some of the things I saw at the museum and heard at the tunnels really made me think and I learned a lot about the other side in the Vietnam War. (Vietnamese call it the American War). After Saigon I took a bus into Cambodia. Cambodia was definetly one of my favorite places. The people are so friendly and I couldnt get enough of them. My first day was in Pnom Penh where I went to the Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. So In three days all I did was learn about the war in Vietnam and the Genocide in Cambodia. It was a depressing three days. If you want to know more I can tell you about it when I get back. From there I went to Siem Reap which is where Angkor Wat is. Angkor Wat is the biggest temple in the World and is said to rival the pyramids. I was really hung over when I went so I took a nap in one fo the corners. When I woke up I had no idea where I was only to realize I was in the biggest temple in the world on Cambodia of all places. The reason I was hung over is because I ran into my 3 Aussie boys the night before and we got pretty crazy. The guys that worked at my hostel loved my and everytime I came out of my room they would chant "Mr. Kyle! America FuckYeah!!" which always made me laugh. (Sorry about the language.) I also shot an AK-47 in Siem Reap which was really fun. From Siem Reap I took a horrible bus ride to Bangkok to meet up with Mr. Tom Headley. To kill time during the day waiting for our night bus we went all over Bangkok in tuk tuk which is like a three whell taxi. It was a pretty interesting day. On the bus I ran into my good friend Rich who I met in Pai and traveled with for a couple weeks. He is my favorite Kiwi. We finally got to Ko Pha Ngan a couple days ago where I met up with all my friends. Reuniting with little Janez brought a big smile to my face. Last night was the full moon party which was absolutely insane. It is by far the biggest party in the world. Anywhere from 20 to 30 thousand people were on the beach. It was a good time had by all. I paced myself and didnt get too intoxicated because it was just so much to take in. At about 6am I got a taxi back to our place. There was an idiot on a motorcycle in front of us driving crazy. I watched him closely and finally he completely missed a turn and went flying into the jungle. I yelled for the taxi to stop and ran out and jumped into the jungle. It was think and I had no idea where he was or what I was jumping into. I finally found him about 30 feet away from his motorcycle. His face was covered in blood. Other things happened but I wont go into them. I thought he was going to die on the spot. I screamed for an ambulance and after 20 minutes of squeezing the guys hand and yelling at him to hold on they came. I dont know what happened to him but I hope he is ok. After that I went back and crashed out and now I am writing this blog. Hopefully that wasnt too dipressing for you guys. I will probably stay here for a couple more days and then head to Koh Tao to possibly meet up with Mr. Doof. After that its time to go home! I hope everyone is good and I cant believe that Heath Ledger died. I love getting comments from you guys so keep them coming. Take care and dont work too hard.
Kyle
3 comments:
hey some crazy shit over there....everyone here i know is beyond envious of your journey (not just the best band in the world, other meanings abound)...in any case, miss you tons and glad you're really delving into the culture and history alongside boozing it up like a true young american. well played. i've been reading all your stuff (and fwding to eric, but it seems dpr keeps him working too hard to read fictional literature these days, alas). anyway, i'll be happy to see you again once you're down in CA and would also love to check out the pics once you get back :)
love love, naomi
Kyle- just spoke to Grandma about her sending you a comment. We were'nt successful this time. She will try again in the morning.
You last blog was intense. Thanks for your email as well. Hopefully you can Skype tonight or tomorrow night.
Love, Dad
hi kyle,
well here goes again! I wrote you a long comment earlier, but didn't have my user name right, so will try again. was very impressed with your last blog. can't believe all the places you've been & all the sights you've seen! wow! can't wait to hear all about it. had a few snow flurries today, it's been really cold. granpa went down to the ymca to walk the treadmill, he's lost close to 40 lbs. I'm so proud of him. In march we're going to new york with the cutters & jewetts, so that should be fun, just realized we'll be gone over easter, so that will be a first! your dad has been helpful trying to get me through thos blog, so I hope it works this time!! enjoy the rest of your trip, I know the time will fly. say hi to duf?
love, gram
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