Wandering Magoo’s Stories
To be a “magoo” means to be person who succeeds against all odds, emerging victorious through the sheer dumb luck of his own optimistic, happy-go-lucky nature, stumbling through the trials and tribulations of international travel and succeeding against all odds to find that perfect beach for a midday nap.
Smoothies
Ko Pagnan sits in the Gulf of Thailand. It is about 125 sq km with a listed population of approximately 15,000. There is no airport, so arrival is via ferry or speedboat from the larger island of Koh Samui. The island, like many, has been a decades old backpacker destination fueled by the full moon, half moon, and black moon parties. Recently improved island roads have changed things and there is an increase in…
The Chicken Man
I know I asked and I know I was told, but I do not remember. And, if I could, I would not be able to pronounce it, or spell it. So with no disrespect, and in fact, with an honor and acknowledgment of his skills; I refer to him as the Chicken Man. On about a 150 sq meter…
The Pineapple Americano
After the process at Phuket Airport, we met our prearranged ride and were taken to the Sino Inn Phuket. I have never really explored Phuket Island as my visits have only been a transition stop, and this visit had the same intent. The Sino Inn is a few hundred meters from old town Phuket. It…
The writings of a real magoo, Mark Brill
‘A collection of stories and insights from a vagabond sailor bouncing between the Pacific Northwest and Puglia, Italy with an extended layover in Thailand. A master at sniffing out the best liter of wine in Trani, to scouting out the most pristine beach bungalows on Ko Pagnan.—As per my daughter, Haley, who is helping me with this technical stuff. I am clueless. I am far from a master of about everything, but function at a preschool master level at most things. It generally works, keeps me on course with a heavy helping of good luck and close misses.
Wandering Magoo 