Comments for Escape Velocity

Comment on Wild Wild Life by marknevelow

marknevelow — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:49:38 +0000

In reply to Jennie.

So many jellyfish questions. Clearly, your spirit animal.

Jellyfish are a year-round crop at Bako, although there may be denser concentrations in warmer weather. They are a food, considered a delicacy in Malaysia and much of SEA.

I am happy to respond to any other jellyfish-related queries you might have. Anything for you, my dear.

Comment on Wild Wild Life by Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:37:51 +0000

How are the jellyfish used? Food for humans? Is that person a full time, year round jellyfish hunter?

Comment on Wild Wild Life by marknevelow

marknevelow — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:53:57 +0000

In reply to Amber. I think that's it exactly. So very much nature.

Comment on Wild Wild Life by Amber

Amber — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:15:48 +0000

So cool. The sounds are incredible. So much nature….

Comment on Jungleland by marknevelow

marknevelow — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:07:05 +0000

In reply to Tom G. Truthfully, I've loved all of Southeast Asia. I'm not sure I could pick Thailand over Indonesia or Vietnam, or vice versa. It's a blur of lovely people, rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and delicious food. And impenetrable languages, so there's that.

Comment on Jungleland by Tom G

Tom G — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:33:57 +0000

Glad you are enjoying our favorite country!

Comment on Don’t Worry, Be Krabi by marknevelow

marknevelow — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:01:14 +0000

In reply to Ricky. I hate to disagree with you. OK, maybe not. Still, I don't find white people disappointing at all. They always seem to live up to expectations.

Comment on Don’t Worry, Be Krabi by Ricky

Ricky — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:45:31 +0000

I’m so glad I have you there to experience this for me. Still, i think you should have kicked that Bro at the smoothie shop. White people are SO disappointing.

Comment on Gypsy Feet by marknevelow

marknevelow — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:12:03 +0000

In reply to Kit.

Hey, Kit. So good to hear from you. I didn’t cross paths with the ladyboy show in Siem Reap, but I’ll confess I wasn’t specifically looking. I’m in Chiang Mai right now, and as it happens I’m a scant block to the ladyboy cabaret show here, so that will happen. Although I’m pretty sure it doesn’t include a foot massage. ˙◠˙

Being outside the US is definitely a good thing right now, although it’s always fun when people ask where I’m from, as the answer requires an apology. More than once in reply I’ve gotten a head nod and, “Ah, refugee.” Yes, sadly. I am a refugee.

Comment on Gypsy Feet by Kit

Kit — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:10:16 +0000

Hey there Mark!
Jennie was confused. The Ladyboy show, complete with foot massage, was in Seim Reap. It was quite entertaining and we could not figure out why it was not better attended. We were staying close by, so we went three nights in a row and had some favorite entertainers. Mine was one that threw “her” wig off and had an act that was quite dramatic. The other entertainers had difficulty with her and there was quite a row when we tried to give her a tip!

It is great fun to travel along with you. I desperately want to be somewhere other than USA