Heaven on Earth

I've died and gone to Koh Chang! It really is heaven on earth here--so perfect and beautiful in every way. I have fallen in love with the magic of the place, completely enthralled by the beauty that covers every inch of this island. I have met new people from the States and many other parts of the world. We all have one big thing in common, which is that we're breaking away from the norms of wherever we're from. We've all uprooted ourselves from the comforts of familiar places and people, and have traded all of that familiarity in for daily exhilaration. A life full of possibility rather than the same old routine. All of us catch ourselves in the moments where we get really present and remind each other of our purpose being in Thailand. We are creating a new web of connection and comfort with our fast friends. Inhibitions and personal bubbles don't exist when you travel, for you seek commonality with those around you. And while these sweet, sweet connections are being made, the tendency to get internal and contemplative is a reality as well. A time set aside for being solitary for at least a few hours a day is a must, so that one's batteries can be recharged. Travelling is a draining thing. Even when you have a few days to spend on a pristine, relatively untouched island playing at the beach--there is still room for exhaustion. 

I leave tomorrow to head back to Pattaya for a night, and then I'll be off to Koh Samui for some more island time with more dear people. This is the life!