Thailand summary

Thailand was a lot of fun but super touristy.  It seemed like there were at least three tourists to every ten people in Thailand (more in Bangkok). The rainy season here means that for a couple hours most afternoons it rains.

Time shift: 10pm Friday in Thailand = 11AM Friday on East Coast US

Exchange rate: 30baht = US $1

Price of a 1.5L water bottle: 15 baht ($0.50)

Largest cockroach: bathroom in the bungalow on Ko Chang

Least comfortable and efficient means of transportation: elephant

Least comfortable and most expensive bus ride, because shit was stolen: Ko Chang to Bangkok

Most overpriced songthaew: anywhere on Ko Chang

Nationalities of people we met in Thailand:  American, British, French, French Canadian, German, Russian, Australian

Katie's favorite experience: renting a motorbike and driving up the mountain in Chiang Mai.  It was beautiful and refreshingly cool.

Andy's favorite experience: trekking trip outside of Chiang Mai - mostly because of the great people we met.