taking the dog for a walk

buffalo from Derek Johnson on Vimeo.

I was walking the beach today and came across some little boys walking a bloody buffalo. Supposedly these buffalos are dressed up with flowers and silk and put in front of each other. It is depicted on the Red Bull can. It is a festival where the buffalos do this little territorial dances to prove who is stronger. They call it bull fighting here but there is not any actual fighting.

They Red Bull here is sooooo strong. It is thick and non carbonated. It makes me feel horrible.

I just stick to coffee and coke.

Beach from Derek Johnson on Vimeo.

I just can't get over the peaceful way of life Thai people live. I made friends with some of hotel staff and we drank saran coffee and ate fruit all day. They taught me some Thai and then they all took naps. No wonder they can't stop smiling.

Breakfast from Derek Johnson on Vimeo.

Ferry from Derek Johnson on Vimeo.

Took a ferry to Koh Phangan (not Koh Phangon). I had just took an 20 hour train from bangkok then a 2 hours bus ride to the port. I was a little out of it. I love this country. I shot this video with my iPhone.

Bangkoking fantastic

Bangkok from Derek Johnson on Vimeo.

Bangkok

Bangkok is a tropical metropolis that is also one of the most traveller-friendly cities in Asia. It is only a few degrees from the equator. When I first got off the plane I could feel my self getting sweaty. Check in time for my hotel was not for 5 hours. So I decided to do some exploring. Right off I fell in love with this city. Everyone has warm smiles and eager to demonstrate their thai hospitality. I am going to the indian embassy today to get my visa then buy a sleeper train ticket to Ko Phangan. Ko Phangan is an island right off of the mainland. The ride will take a day and night.

Fall In Alabama

Alabama Fall from Derek Johnson on Vimeo.