Vung Tau

We went to Vung Tau on a Hydrofoil boat. I'm glad we didn't get sea sick because it was windy and the boat was too fast.  Some of the things i enjoyed about Vung Tau  was the Dog Race and who knew there would be Buddha and Jesus statue side by side.

新年快乐 - Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Year of the Snake

Happy Year of the Snake to everyone.  The first day of the Chinese New Year - February 10, 2013.  We spent the New Year at home with friends, eating too much food, watching dragon dance and fireworks.  Here is the video i took from our balcony.
The Snake is on let it be a good year! I look forward to spending time in China to help improve my Mandarin.

My First Rock Climbing in Krabi

We went rock climbing in Krabi where we climbed for 4 hours.  Krabi is one of the best rock climbing places in the world.  The rocks are all limestone at the top of the summit you get to see the ocean - it is beautiful.  It was scary but fun my legs were shaking but our guide pushed us to go higher.  I came home with a few scratches but I am proud of myself for reaching the summit.  Towards the end i was on level 6a and climbed as high as 50 feet - i want to keep climbing but next i want to try deep water soloing which is when you dive off the cliff into the water.

Our Guide BangBang

   

Another guide Tu looking at my bleeding finger 

I can't wait to go Shanghai, Tibet and Nepal!

Hello South of Thailand

We flew to South of Thailand after spending time in Bangkok.  My dad's friend Shlomo and his family let us use their house in Reilei Beach.  We met with them in Bangkok they were flying to Sweden then to New York where they live. Shlomo told my mom and I a story of how he discovered Reilei Beach when there was not a single house nor anyone heard of Reilei Beach. Reilei is not far from the Malaysian border and other islands. There are no roads to and in Reilei the only way to get around is by taking boats. His house was the first and this house and the peninsula surrounded by high cliffs is beautiful!

Chicken Island

Thai Kickboxing at Rajadamnern Stadium

I do not like fighting sports but i really enjoyed Thai Kickboxing. This is something i've never seen before but it was interesting.  At first i did not like the idea of watching people fighting but my parents said it's a friendly fight.  They were right! My mom and I were going crazy, screaming, shouting and jumping.  The stadium was packed, it was a crazy night.  Before the fight local Thai music is played by a group of man, locals scream to cheer their favorites and the fighters pray in the boxing ring before the fight in the end the boxers are very friendly towards each other they shake hands and give each other hugs.  Here is the video i took-

Thai Kickboxing Champion - Khaimukgam

Coach Shouting..

Served by Robot Waiters

Finally, i got served by Robots Waiters.  While in Bangkok we went to a Japanese Restaurant where Robot Waiters served us food.  We ordered food on touchscreen in return Mr. Robot delivered food followed by the dance moves plus if you choose you get to cook your own food in the style of Shabu-Shabu . I love Asia!

Elephant Ride, Floating Market and Snake Show

The following day my mom and I decided to go for an Elephant Ride, a Floating Market then the Snake Show.  My dad did not join us because he had to do some work.  We woke up early in the morning and drove for more than 1 hour away from Bangkok.  First we stopped at the elephant park where we had an elephant ride.  I've always wanted to take an elephant ride but once i was on a ride i realized i did not like it much, it is not a gentle ride but was impressed at how the elephants are treated.  After the elephant park we took a fast boat to Damnoen Floating Market once we arrived at the the floating market we took a slow boat.  This market is very busy and they sell everything from clothes, fruis, meat, street food.  The last part of our day was driving to watch the snake show -interesting but  CREEPY.
Talking about CREEPY, i did something i never thought i would ever do - i had to face my fear thanks to slimy pet snake Python FOFO (my mom and I named him) .

 Goodbye snake show...