GTG
Apr-05-2010, 11:52am
I recently got back from a wonderful 2 months of backpacking around Thailand and Malaysia. Forest hikes, beaches, wildlife, great food, culture - it was a spectacular feast for the senses. I stubbornly brought along my Michael Kelly LFS, strapped to the side of my backpack in a Boulder Alpine gig bag. I was well aware that it might not survive the bumps and abuses of the trip, but in the end I had no issues whatsoever. I guess thick tops have their uses? I didn't exactly jam with the locals, but it was wonderful to have so many opportunities to relax and play, accompanied by the sounds of the tropical forest or sea breezes....
Just a few photos:
First day - exploring Bangkok's chinatown:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/Bangkok-Chinatown.jpg
On the train north to Chiang Mai. That's the mando gig bag in the foreground, strapped to my backpack.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/Onthetrain.jpg
Finally some time to relax - picking on a hostel deck, Mae Hong Son province.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/MandoatCaveLodge.jpg
In addition to visiting some fabulous beaches, I did some spectacular scuba diving; giving the 'ok' signal by a big sea turtle - Sipadan island, Borneo
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/DSC01668.jpg
All good things must come to an end. The trip back was long and tiring. I did manage to find a secluded spot in the Frankfurt airport where I picked undisturbed for a good 2 hours.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/HPIM1026.jpg
Great times, and I didn't even slack on my finger exercises!
Just a few photos:
First day - exploring Bangkok's chinatown:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/Bangkok-Chinatown.jpg
On the train north to Chiang Mai. That's the mando gig bag in the foreground, strapped to my backpack.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/Onthetrain.jpg
Finally some time to relax - picking on a hostel deck, Mae Hong Son province.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/MandoatCaveLodge.jpg
In addition to visiting some fabulous beaches, I did some spectacular scuba diving; giving the 'ok' signal by a big sea turtle - Sipadan island, Borneo
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/DSC01668.jpg
All good things must come to an end. The trip back was long and tiring. I did manage to find a secluded spot in the Frankfurt airport where I picked undisturbed for a good 2 hours.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/perkins666/HPIM1026.jpg
Great times, and I didn't even slack on my finger exercises!