When life throws you lemons, you take that sour fruit and mix it with sugar water to make something delicious. 2020 has been a no good, downright scary year. As travel between countries has mostly shut down (one of our trips was cancelled at the airport- the flight attendant literally stopped everyone from boarding the plane and announced that Myanmar had just closed its borders, turning back the preceding flight), Thailand remained relatively open. Unfortunately, as of December, the situation has changed.
But for much of 2020, we took the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy Thailand in its raw, natural beauty. The experiences have been unforgettable. And all the while, it provided us the opportunity to directly support locals involved in the beleaguered tourism industry. We always travel with an emphasis on authentic experiences and spending local- some Thai boat captains wistfully asked us to extend our stay on remote islands, talking about pristine locations teeming with fish. Other restaurant owners in deserted locations simply thanked us for being there and giving them some business.
The future looks dark and scary with all the uncertainty. But we trust in God and believe that this too while pass. In the meantime, and as always, our best wishes to you and your family for a safe, healthy, and joy-filled Merry Christmas and a Happy - and hopefully better! - New Year.
But for much of 2020, we took the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy Thailand in its raw, natural beauty. The experiences have been unforgettable. And all the while, it provided us the opportunity to directly support locals involved in the beleaguered tourism industry. We always travel with an emphasis on authentic experiences and spending local- some Thai boat captains wistfully asked us to extend our stay on remote islands, talking about pristine locations teeming with fish. Other restaurant owners in deserted locations simply thanked us for being there and giving them some business.
The future looks dark and scary with all the uncertainty. But we trust in God and believe that this too while pass. In the meantime, and as always, our best wishes to you and your family for a safe, healthy, and joy-filled Merry Christmas and a Happy - and hopefully better! - New Year.
