Spent yesterday in Phang-Nga National Park. Took a boat trip to six islands and sea canoed at three of them through caves. The limestone rock structures were beautiful. Also visited a fisherman's village that has been there for 200 years. It now houses 2,500 inhabitants. Built around one of the islands on stilts. Amazing way to live.

Finally, dived today! Had two dives at Kho Phi Phi islands. Awesome! I was so excited to finally hit the water in Thailand. The dive masters were great and saw amazing coral and sea life. Had lunch on the beach where the movie 'The Beach' was filmed. Just came back from dinner at a little Thai restaurant. The food here is amazing and so cheap. Had appetizers, beers and three entrees for around 20 U.S. dollars.

Leaving very early tomorrow morning for Chiang Mai and then Wednesday and Thursday evening with the hilltribes. Obviously, no Internet access from there, but will try to post one more time tomorrow from Chiang Mai. Staying in Bangkok near the airport on Friday night for an early morning flight on Saturday back to Chicago.

Hope all is well. Will be in touch soon.