Wow.....the first post about future travels to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia....maybe Vietnam. Totaling up the time spend trying to come up with a "tour" package I put together myself has run over a hundred hours.  At least.  In addition, I've also quizzed my niece often enough she probably thinks I'm a nut case.  On the other hand.....I've been focused, that's for sure. 

For a month long trip, I've scheduled the plane, and a week and a half of hotel bookings.  This was beginning to feel like a long, involved college dissertation, so the Red Lantern Journeys travel agency is next on the list.  Recognize when you need help.....wisdom for the ages. 

Thanks to Scott W.  for his assistance setting up this blog.  Thanks to Jenn for invaluable knowledge of traveling in SE Asia.  Jenn's courage to travel when and where she did was amazing.  Thanks to Thelma and Louise and Moon for moral support.