I wrote a whole blog post, and the computer at the internet kiosk I’m at shut down. So, here I go again!

I’m finally here, after a long delay in Narita. I was supposed to have gotten into BKK last night, at 1145pm, but instead, I’m here at 1pm today, Sunday. In Narita, the plane broke, and United (so not my favorite) borrowed a part and we got on our way. 14 hours later. United had to put an entire 747 up in hotels near the airport. So, I got my wish, which was to get a stamp in my passport from Japan. But, it’s a case of “be careful what you wish for,” as I was going to be sneaky and try to go out and back in, in my 2+ hour layover… didn’t happen. I met a nice Scot and his Thai wife, while we sat there waiting for United to tell us what the dealio was. It reminds me that when I fly to Thailand, I should really fly on China Airlines: better food and better, nicer service. It’s another case of also loving travel insurance. I’m now hopeful that they’ll pay for my flight I had to miss to fly to Phuket. Here’s to hopin’!

It was COLD in Tokyo and wow, I wasn’t prepared. Thank goodness for my sweatshirt, but dang, I was cold. There was ice on puddles as we left for the airport, so yeah, I was unprepared. I came expecting to get off the plane at midnight, in Thailand and that would have been great… Unfortunately, there was a different plan.

But, I made it to Bangkok and then I’ll make it further on to Phuket in an hour, well, I depart in an hour. More from Khao Lak!