Simon's thoughts and movements

We finally checked out of the hotel in Pattaya this morning, having decided where to go. For a variety of reasons we have decided on two separate destinations - Phuket for me, back to Taipei for Mickey. Not sure yet whether it's 'goodbye' or just 'see you later', but for now we have different paths to take.

We took a taxi to the airport, from where I will get a bus into Bangkok, find somewhere to stay for the night then catch an overnighter to Phuket tomorrow (12 hours or more of bus journey!).

I need to refocus when I arrive in Phuket, get back to the original plan of travelling on a budget and working on my health. I need to find a way to eat better, sleep better and start exercising every day again - need to create an exercise routine (or routines) and stick to it. Need to read more books and see more tourist sights. Need to walk more places on foot. Need to learn how to bargain for myself, and to say "no" when people ask for tips they haven't earned.