Pattaya International Hospital

A view from my hotel room balcony of the Pattaya International Hospital where I went to get checked up when I thought I had the flu. The service is amazing and very inexpensive. There's just no comparison between medical care in Thailand and in the US. 

pool

I thought this pool design was interesting. This is at a nearby hotel where we had breakfast. 

Soi 7

Small streets are called Soi's. They are like alleys in the US except that there are a lot of businesses on both sides. That draws people and vehicle traffic. 

motorbikes

Motorbikes are the best way to get around town, although not necessarily the safest. Here Gigi and Beem prepare to head off. 

inside the massage/bar

Here we have Jack who just moved here from Illinois, and Per a ship inspector in Norway who is spending the considerable vacation time his job offers in his new condo in Thailand, and Beem. 

massage and bar

Two things that are popular here are massage shops and bars, and in this case you get both in one spot. This shop is located on the bottom floor of a huge condo tower on the beach. 

Trip 7 begins

Trip 7 begins as all trips to by relaxing in the Eva Air lounge in San Francisco before beginning the long trip across the Pacific.

This picture was taken by my laptop camera.. which is not so good.