I decided to attempt to compile my entire Southeast Asia adventure into a single mega-post. Its a long one, and comes across as a bragging session (which it is of course) so consider yourself warned. 
I have also started a series called “Newbie Tales” with much greater detail on my writings page here: www.gregoryrodgers.com/writings.html. Enjoy!
My days in SE Asia are suddenly growing short.
I decided spur of the moment that I am going to fly into Orlando on May 1st to meet my parents, sister, husband, niece, and nephew on their holiday in Florida. The decision was mainly driven by my family’s current state of health. As much as I plan to keep traveling, they get priority and I do not want to miss what could be our last trip together.
Going from the ultimate freedom of backpacking to the heart of tourist hell in America (Disney World) while being 12 hours jet lagged is going to be a true test of my manhood. Its worth it to see my family. From there, I will hitch a ride with them back to Kentucky until I can arrange my trip to the Netherlands and Germany. I dont want to stay home long. After being a vagabond for so long I feel like Im crawling back into my cage.
I booked a 10 hr bus at 07:00 tomorrow morning to go back into Thailand and then I will hop a boat to Ko Chang, a large island southeast of Bangkok. I’ll finish my trip there before flying out of Bangkok. Cambodia has grown on me and I would love to stick around if only I had more time. Given a choice between Pnohm Pen and an island with buckets, scuba diving, and the ocean….unfortunately the island wins in this instance so off I go!
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Wow.
I dont even know where to start writing about this man made wonder of the world.
I’ll just post pics when I get to a country with better access and let you see. I met an American girl on the plane so we purchased a three day pass together and have been splitting the very expensive tuk-tuks there and back. It was breathtaking.
Penang, Malaysia
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