... One week changed it all?

Travel is spontaneous by nature but it's crazy to think that a week ago, my plan was to work for a month in Koh Rong and visit Northern Thailand before heading home for the holidays. One week later, I have a flight booked to Burma with a new friend who feels like an old one, and plan on spending time in Burma, Northern Thailand and ending the trip in Australia... This means missing the holidays (sorry mom!) but there's just so much I want to see and do. 

Rachel, Julia and I had an amazing week in Koh Rong with some solid beach time and nights out at Frank's and Bunna's. While I loved being back, I realized a week was enough and started to feel the travel itch of wanting to move on and see some new places. Rachel and I started talking about Burma pretty early on in the week and since Julia had already been she was helpful with giving us some good recommendations. We have our flights booked but still have to work out the visa at the embassy in Bangkok. Hoping that goes smoothly (which of course it probably won't) but as long as we make our flight I'll deal with the curveballs! 

Sad to say bye to Julia today - she's such a sweet, fun girl and an easy laugher which is my favorite type of person. I feel so lucky to have met her and know we'll be staying friends. Excited to start a new adventure with Rachel and a girl she'd met earlier in her trip named Shasta. Still can't get over how easy it is to bond with people here... I swear a few days of traveling gets you as close as months of friendship in the real world. I kind of wish this was more of the norm and that people had less guards up and just let it all out in the open. Super refreshing.

Anyway, after two nights in Siem Reap (weird being back) Rachel and I are taking a bus to Bangkok and fly to Burma tomorrow! I've heard so many amazing things about the country since they just recently re-opened to tourism and are virtually untouched by tourists and backpackers. This means the lodging and food is going to be more expensive and travel may be a bit trickier, but I'm ready for the challenge and am excited to see a more authentic side of Southeast Asia off the beaten path. Should be a lot of temples, monks, beautiful scenery, and relaxation! Then again if there is a party scene I'm sure we'll find it... All for now.

Ill miss you Koh Rong!

See that man peeking down?? It's Bunna!