A Boomer Still Chasing Life

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

One day we came back to our bungalow in the early afternoon to find this guy stretched out on one of the Muskoka chairs on the porch

After inquiring we found out he was a stray/feral cat. We bought him some food at the 7 Eleven and he kept showing up for an afternoon snooze He would always disappear by early evening for his overnight prowling around

There 4 or 5 like him at Seaboard Bungalows and we kept seeing these stray cats throughout our time in Thailand 🇹🇭

01/03/2026

This open-walled gym sat in the jungle about 800 meters from the Gulf of Thailand 🇹🇭

Kettlebells
Dumbbells
TRX
Humidity
And apparently the occasional Cobra 🐍

It reminds of the early days of the ATC DUNGEON, no mirrors just work

Koh Phangan became a bit of a reset for me

Train every other day
Swim laps in the Gulf 3x daily
Walk everywhere
Eat predominantly plant based delicious Thai food

Nothing complicated

A vacation can be a chance to reset physically and mentally- and come home feeling stronger than when you left

19/02/2026

Wat Chedi Luang is one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai’s Old City. It was just one block from my hotel (Makka).

Built in the 14th century during the Lanna Kingdom, the chedi once rose over 80 metres and was the tallest structure in the city. An earthquake in the 1500s brought down the top portion, which is why it appears unfinished today.

For a period of time, this temple also housed the Emerald Buddha, now in Bangkok.

What struck me most was how accessible it felt — not a museum piece, but a living temple woven into daily life. Monks walking the grounds. Visitors offering prayers. Locals passing through.

History isn’t always behind glass. Sometimes it’s a one-block walk from your hotel. Travel feels different when you slow down long enough to notice where you are.

17/02/2026

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep — the spiritual heart of Chiang Mai.

Perched high above the city on Doi Suthep mountain, this temple has watched over Northern Thailand for centuries.

The 306-step climb is considered a way of making merit.
The golden chedi enshrines a sacred relic of the Buddha.
Monks still lead processions.
Families still kneel for blessings.

It isn’t a museum.

It’s living faith.

Standing there, overlooking Chiang Mai, you understand why this place matters so much to the region.

🙏

08/02/2026

Care For Elephants – Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai

This day wasn’t about touching elephants.
It was about walking with them.

We spent the day alongside rescued elephants as they moved freely through the forest — foraging in the brush, stopping to eat bananas from our satchels, later bamboo, and eventually food we prepared together: nutritious rice balls and fresh watermelon.

No riding.
No shows.
No control.

Just time, patience, and animals allowed to be animals — with experienced Thai caretakers quietly guiding the process in the background.

It was one of the most meaningful wildlife experiences of our time in Thailand.

Ethical wildlife tourism matters.

25/01/2026

Makka Hotel — Chiang Mai Old City

Located inside the ancient walls of Chiang Mai’s Old City, just steps from Wat Chedi Luang and within easy walking distance of Tha Phae Gate.

Quiet, beautifully restored, and — in my experience — excellent value at around $140 CAD per night.

The staff were always there to help and so respectful and polite.

Beautiful lobby, dining, and library/meditation room. Becuase of the year round warm weather the lobby and dining room are completely open to the outside.

Located in an exciting and vibrant part of the Old City

21/01/2026

26 hours travel to Thailand. First stop - the wonderful and amazing city of Chiang Mai, Thailands second biggest city. Chiang Mai is located in the northern mountain region. Daily high in January is 25 to 28 degrees and nightly lows of 14 degrees.