Southeast Asia Trip - June 2007
In and around Southeast Asia
April- 2007 Greetings from the Baker Household. Final trips arrangements are being pulled together. With the Family discussion over trip insurance being made Christa the oldest is worried the pre trip medical supply kit will not protect her from the " Flesh Eating Bacteria" phobia she has. With trip insurance inhand we will just fly her home while the party continues. Stay tuned for pictures and the itinerary details
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Baker Family
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The Stresses of Packing
It's Saturday...raining outside and equally miserable inside. When packing with our family, certain things are guaranteed to occur; mom will always... Continue reading »
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Survived the Flight
We finally arrived, however we are stuck in the Seoul airport for 4 hours until our next flight which is 6 hours long. The flight from Atl to Seoul... Continue reading »
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Alive and Well- Heading for Thailand
Hello from Dad Baker: after 10 hours at the local airport hotel to recharge. we are up and moving to Thailaland. Have to go the plane is h... Continue reading » -
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Arrived at Resort
We finally made it to a resort! Dad took good care of us. The view is amazing from the Hilton. We overlook the clear water of Thailand with mountains... Continue reading » -
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Dad Checking In
Well finally have had time to unwind a bit. You know as you get older 30 hour plus flights wear you out. I have been running on empty but hope to g... Continue reading »
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Mom's version
This place is real gorgeous. Reminds me of a cross between a lazy Beach Town with the vendors and the beach coverups and an Asia Epact. ... Continue reading »
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Drive to Patong Beach for Power Shopping
Great third day in T-land. The family headed to the " big town" of Patong Beach. It is three miles to our north. What a contrast.... Continue reading »
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First Open Water Dive Trip for christa and Lauren
We went to bed last night very relaxed after our hour long Thai massage. Their massage techniques are very unique, but... Continue reading »
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"Rescue Diver we need you!"
It was like a bad soap opera. Arms flapping, screaming "We need you Rescue Diver, I have lost my buddy..." Nick takes charge, using his t... Continue reading »
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What I have learned...by Mom
The kids are by the pool and I can't call a soul. You would kill me. As easy as you would think 13 hours would be...I still struggle.&n... Continue reading »
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Monday Nights at the Fights
After a laid back day that Cinda posted about earlier we headed to the Pathong town for Thai Kick Boxing. Prior to the fights we ate out at an Indi... Continue reading »
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Mulu , Borneo Check In June 13
Ok after two days and three flights we have made it to Mulu. All is well.We spent the night at the KL airport... Continue reading »
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Extreme Cave Day June 14th
Today was different. Woke up and the family unity fell apart. L not feeling well we figured she was just sandbagging. Went for 4 mile hike... Continue reading » -
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We Survived
Alright well since I am exhausted and coherent sentences are beyond me, this is probably just going to be a stream of randoms thought as I remember... Continue reading »
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Wasting Time
So after my blog entry last night, we went and ate in the "best restaraunt in town" and dined on delicious calamari and fresh prawns at our candlelit... Continue reading » -
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MADE IT TO BALI
Arrived yesterday. On the beach about 500 yds south of the "Hard Rock" No worries security is impressive and the locals are very nice.&... Continue reading »
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1st Day of Scuba in Bali
as told by: Christa
Yesterday was really our ‘down day’. We met Fartar, the pearl man, and many others trying to sell us everything from tatt... Continue reading »
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A day with Marti and Nikki
Hey everyone! It’s Lauren. This is my first blog this vacation. I was very lazy the first week and in Borneo…. Words can not describe how miserable I... Continue reading » -
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North Dive Day # 2
om’s turn---
I am awake at 6:30am drinking coffee on my balcony looking out at a flat rolling sea. Watching pool boys put out towels and mats... Continue reading »
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Christa's Version
Okay so I’m going to give you my version of yesterday and a not so exciting update of today…
So we begin the day like we do all of our dive d... Continue reading »
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Nick's Triathlon Day
For those of you that are not up to speed on triathlons they are basically a swim, bike and run combination event of varying length. Yesterday I we... Continue reading »
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John Hardy Strikes!!!
After a fun filled Tri and Run day yesterday we stayed in bed late today. After breakfast the girls finished another barter session with “Pearl Boy... Continue reading »
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Heading Home !!
Headed out today from Bali. Flight to Malaysia was fine. Hanging out at the airport for our flight to Korea. We uploade about 50 pictures... Continue reading » -
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Two Down Two to Go!!
We made the 7 our flight from KL this morning. Tough flight. First one we could not stretch out in. Seats would not recline much so... Continue reading » -
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The Earth is Flat!!
Looking at the airplane flight path on the enertainment screen and comparing it to the blog map are two different things. Thge flight took us ov... Continue reading » -
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Home Sweet Home!!
On our 25th day we finally made it. The Air Korean 747 was at full capacity but it was not too bad. They have these new personal... Continue reading »
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Photo Album Uploaded!!!
OK folks I got around to making a big photo album for all looking for the pictures Just click on the link below and start the slide show:
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