gosh! I firstly must apologise as I have been away from my computer for several days and missed this. Huge thanks to you @justinparke for this great honour...:) So nice to see all the other comments too.

Explorer of leper colonies, out. 🥂 You are a very wonderful writer. I like that all your posts have something anecdotal. Quite sobering to think of the horrendous conditions that were enforced on the

Very interesting! I think there is no equivalent operation in Thailand.

I am on my 2nd overseas trip since restrictions eased. Certainly not as easy as pre-pandemic to travel but I believe getting easier and easier. Thailand will drop all restriction from June onwards I believe.

Indiana is a third-world country...:) That sounds like where I come from hehe. Yeah its only a matter of time before the retail giants push out all the small businesses in Thailand. We have more and more

Thanks as always @ecency!

Thanks so much for your continued support.

That sounds like a great example of adaption by smart entrepreneurs! Very hard work and long hours I imagine. But at least the profit is straight to their pocket and not a faceless coorporation.

Yes the business model is changing I believe but still sad to see the corporate machine taking over! You're from Borneo?! I would love to visit there!

In the more remote parts of Indonesia the Momma Papa shop reigns supreme! Sounds like an amazing trip you are embarking on!

I think the Thais are addicted to wearing masks. They wear them all the time everywhere, even alone in their car or in their home. I cant understand it at all. Many people wear 2 masks. It's just weird.

I have a feeling that you just may have the coolest work station of anyone on hive. Love your photos especially the underwater shot of the green turtle - just beautiful!

Beautiful video! I have limited freediving experience but on SCUBA a lot. I love your posts. Keep up great diving!

Food shooting is an art in myself and something quite new to me. I do know professional food shooters use all kinds of tricks to get the right effect but I must confess I have not dabbled too much in it.

The white laminate does work beautifully and I have started to add those furniture images to the webshop I am building for them. Sauces turned out great and cool thing was - I got to keep them and they

Yes Ali really knows his stuff. Martial arts really is a great way to channel your energy and focus on life. I know that many people have found strength and peace using his methods.

Thank you! Yes this was exactly the feeling I wanted to achieve. Escape from the darkness!

I was a backpacker in Thailand in 1992 - it's true what you say, those were the good ol days and you could have as many entry stamps as you wanted. Nowadays I'm outa touch completely with all those visa

Sorry to hear about those problems! Unpleasant neighbours are something hard to deal with and I think making the decision to move is the best all round option! Good luck with finding a new place and try

Great news for Victoria and congrats on entering the property market! Looking forward to seeing how you furnish and decorate!