Thailand, Hong Kong…and Grants Pass?!

As 2008 winds down, we are gearing up for our travels in 2009.

Now that he is three and able to somewhat entertain himself for 24 hours of flying, we’ll be taking Casey to visit his extended family in Bangkok, Thailand for the first time. This assumes the PAD protesters don’t take over Suvarnabhumi International Airport a second time. We’ll keep an eye on the situation, but for now, all lights are green to go.

Kirstin and I will also be sneaking in a romantic 3-night sidetrip to Hong Kong from Bangkok, while Casey will be well cared for by a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents!   I have several friends living there now, and it will be good to see them and explore a new city.

And last but not least, the bit about Grants Pass…ok, it’s not really Grants Pass, but darn close to it!  I just reserved our yurt at Valley of the Rogue State Park in southern Oregon.  Why there you ask?  Well, it’s close to Crater Lake National Park, a place that Kirstin has never been (of which she continually reminds me, but no longer).  Secondly, what’s a yurt?  Oregon State Parks has a nice description of our lodging.

So, that’s our current plan for 2009.  Hope you have a happy holiday season and a safe, peaceful New Year!

~ Tom