Colon Cancers Correction of my Life
Aloha, I’m Charlie
I was a working stiff in Seattle and then Long Beach then, at 50, corporate America said, “Hey, you’re old.” I ran away to the Big Island of Hawaii, swam, hiked with my pups, and enjoyed the normal life, until a colonoscopy found cancer.
This is the story of colon cancer’s correction of my life: how I moved from a working stiff looking to the future to saying, “Man, every day is precious. Live every day.” Now I’m mostly settled in Thailand, still traveling, and enjoying every day.
Coming up
- 27 November 2026 Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026 Pattaya, Thailand
Recent trips and events
TravelNovember 14, 2026An Average stroll 11/12/2026
The best time for a walk, in the cool light rain 😄
EventNovember 13, 2026Coffee festival 11/14/2026
Just another festival day on the beach. There's the Diwali festival in Pattaya and next to that will be the Thailand coffee festival. Different coffees from around China
EventNovember 6, 2026Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2026
Day two of the Pattaya international jazz festival. Later this evening Kenny G will be featured
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TripFebruary 28, 2026Northern Thailand road trip, February 2026
Today, my adventure starts. I have enjoyed Pattaya, met many great people and friends. Now it is time to explore. I don't know how long I will travel,…
TripOctober 2, 2025South Thailand ride: Padang Besar and Ranong, September 2025
Spent the night at this little hostel. Cozy place, very nice people!
TripJune 24, 2025Back in the US: Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Seattle, spring 2025
Time for a short trip back home. Good bye Pattaya, hello to a long flight. For my friends in Thailand, enjoy the quiet, "I'll be back"!. For my…