Early rise and we headed back to Golden Rock for sunrise.  Hard to believe, but the walk to the Rock was even busier this morning than it was yesterday, with pilgrims coming and going.  Clearly there was a party up on the Rock that lasted all night long. Seeing the Golden Rock at sunrise was an equally mesmerizing experience.  The lighting and reflection off the Rock changed as the sun slowly rose over the horizon.  An added bonus was the monk...

Departed SFO on Wednesday Nov 18.  Snagged business class seats to Osaka on United Airlines.  Nice uneventful flight, but did have a 10 hour layover in Osaka.  Efren slept and we chilled at the lounge and the time passed quickly.  Our flight from Osaka to Bangkok was on Thai Airways, and we scored First Class seats on that leg.  What a difference!  The seats were incredibly comfy and the flight staff attentive beyond belief.  Wi...