Ever since I was a little boy, I have develop the love for Geography and Culture through my Uncle who taught me all the countries, their flags and their capitals at the age of 5. I carried it over in my heart up until now. We are not very rich to be able to travel anywhere I wanted to go when I was growing up, but I never ran out of dreams, that someday, when I will be able through God's grace, I will be able to visit my dream places one by one.
As I am thinking of what to share this week, I thought about my first ever trip outside the Philippines as a grown up. It was March 2011 when I went to my first international trip to a beautiful and exotic place that still is one of my favorites - Thailand. My mother just died a couple of months before our trip but I still pushed through because I know she wants me to be happy, especially that she knows exactly that this is what I wanted to do.
The Bangkok to Ayutthaya train ride was my life's first! We don't have trains here in the Philippines aside from 3 metro lines in Manila so this was definitely another moving experience for me on that trip! For a very emotional and appreciative person like me, every simple things like these are very memorable and truly a grateful experience for me. I am thankful for this attitude I have because simple joys really create an impact to my heart!
I thank Thailand for being my first and will always have a special place in my heart! I very much appreciate Thai culture, Thai food, and most of all, Thai People! Will forever engrave this special memories that are truly timeless, in my heart.
Never Stop Remembering!
Stevenson
Your very first trip and train ride! Here's to many more great trips in your future.
ReplyDeleteHi my dear friend, miss you. How are you and your family?
ReplyDeleteQue hermoso viaje!! Y me gusta tu forma de pensar.... tus proyectos y ojala cumplas todos tus viajes y sueños.
ReplyDeleteMe llamo la atencion que ni haya trenes en Filipinas.
Saludos desde Buenos Aires!
I would love to visit Thailand. It looks beautiful in photos, and reading your post makes it sound even better. I am with you about seeing the world bit by bit. I think it is better to go without so much money you can't go first class because it puts you with the real people and you get a chance to get to know the culture better. That is the best part of visiting new places, isn't it? Thanks for sharing this. I have winter travel fever right now and with covid there is no traveling. Sadly. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteLoving these photos Stevenson, and your soft heart that takes such intense joy from the simple things of life, that is a real blessing. New Zealanders are also renown for their hospitality and friendliness. One day you may get here :)
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Blessings
Maxine
Stevenson, it is wonderful how you are able to appreciate so much about the little things which many people (too often including me) just take for granted. I'm guessing that you Mother was also one of those persons.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photos and a wonderful memory! Amazing :-D
ReplyDeleteI couldn't post on this the other day, sorted now!
Thanks for sharing this special memory, Stevenson, and as you said you mother would certainly have wanted you to enjoy this planned trip. It was also nice to have a friend and family along to share the experience. I enjoy thai food and maybe one day, when we can safely travel again, will consider it as a travel destination...so little time and so many places to see.
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ReplyDeleteYour Tuktuk is beautiful! Shall we switch? You get my bike! LOL
ReplyDeleteBom dia meu amigo. Que viagem maravilhosa.
ReplyDeleteI went to Thailand in 2008 and loved what we saw and such friendly people too. So glad you are fulfilling your travel dreams when you can Stevenson.
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