The curse of the Asian birthday

I’ve been hanging out in a Laos the past few days, which has been for the most part wonderfully enjoyable and relaxing. Until my birthday rolled around yesterday.  Of the five birthdays I’ve spent in Asia, I’ve now had some form of stomach illness for three of them.  It’s beginning to look a bit like a curse!  However, I’m hopefully on the mend and slowly weaning myself back onto food.  Tomorrow morning it’s back to Thailand for one last week of beach relaxation before heading back to frigid Siping.  I must admit, I’m quite excited and ready to head home.  Negative temperatures never sounded so good!  More stories and pictures of travels to come once internet access is better.  Thanks for all of the birthday wishes!