THAILAND | Monday, 26 Nov 2007 | Views [763]
The past few days have been a whirlwind of light, noise, beauty and intensity. Loy Krathong. If you have experienced it in Chiang Mai, you realize that only those two words really explain the Loy Krathong festival.
On Friday night after work, ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Monday, 26 Nov 2007 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Monday, 19 Nov 2007 | Views [479]
I haven't been out of Chiang Mai since August when I went to Chiang Rai. I
had a day off, and decided not only was it time to get out, but it was time to
see my favorite pachyderm.
So at 8 am with a van full of various tourists I was ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Sunday, 18 Nov 2007 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Friday, 16 Nov 2007 | Views [532] | Comments [2]
Ok, to say I was a little excited when I found out about the
World Sumo Championships being in Chang Mia…well lets just say it was a bit of
an understatement. However, things really got out of control when I found out
it was FREE! I mean, I was ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Sunday, 11 Nov 2007 | Views [190] | Comments [3]
My picture's in a Singapore newspaper. Don't ask questions, but here's the link:
http://travel.zaobao.com/pages3/travelnews071015.html
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THAILAND | Sunday, 4 Nov 2007 | Views [426] | Comments [3]
I have started a new blog, called Keto Leaves the Sea. http://ketodesigns.blogspot.com/ Keto is an ancient Greek Goddess who is often associated with sea monsters, and is known to love a good storm or a few ship wrecks. What can I say, I have been ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Wednesday, 31 Oct 2007 | Views [171] | Comments [1]
You can fling your panties virtually!!!! http://www.readyaimvote.com/pantiesforpeace/index.html
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THAILAND | Saturday, 20 Oct 2007 | Views [306] | Comments [2]
Want to know what you can do to help bring about change in Burma? Mail your underwear! Starting October 16th Lanna Action for Burma is encouraging people to send panties to the closest Burmese Embassy. Why? Well according to Lanna Action for Burma's ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Wednesday, 10 Oct 2007 | Views [166] | Comments [1]
While I may tell my students that my favorite fruit in
mango, that isn’t exactly the truth. Don’t get me wrong, I immensely enjoy
eating (and drinking) mango both green and ripe. I eat it at least once a week
if not more. But what I truly ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Saturday, 6 Oct 2007 | Views [182] | Comments [1]
It was after 8 pm, and the march quickly became a jumble of
emotions and thought to hard to separate. We needed to eat. One of our friends
was Filipino and only in town for a few days. We decided that we would try the
only Filipino restaurant ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Saturday, 6 Oct 2007 | Views [162]
Everything said that there would be a gathering at Three Kings monument at noon. One of my co-workers and I packed tuna fish sandwiches, red shirts, and at our lunch break piled lunch in my bicycle basket before both climbing on. We were a sight, ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Sunday, 30 Sep 2007 | Photo Gallery
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THAILAND | Sunday, 30 Sep 2007 | Views [231] | Comments [4]
News of the Monk’s protests in Burma
had the Learning Center a buzz. Everyone was excited,
paper clippings lined the wall along the outside of one of the classrooms, and
regime change was the only topic up for discussion at the lunch table (well
other ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Sunday, 16 Sep 2007 | Views [287]
If you have been following my trip, you know that I am
currently living in Northern Thailand,
teaching English at a private language school in the evenings. While I enjoy
working at the school, what I find most rewarding is volunteering in the
mornings ... Read more >
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USA | Saturday, 15 Sep 2007 | Views [199] | Comments [4]
I got one of the most wonderful e-mails yesterday morning. My brother is home!!!! (There are not enough exlimation points in the world for the previous sentence.) I am increadibly relieved that it is over (as I am sure he is too). I just didn't identify ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Monday, 3 Sep 2007 | Views [259]
I have settled into my new place, enjoying having a kitchen
that I can utilize when I want, and a market nearby to utilize when I don’t
want to cook. It is close to school, quiet, and has a wonderful view. I can
spend my entire weekend out on ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Saturday, 25 Aug 2007 | Photo Gallery
Chiang Rai August 2007
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THAILAND | Monday, 20 Aug 2007 | Views [319]
It sounded like a gun shot, but I knew instantly as people
where shouting and staring, that I was the source of the noise. My rear bicycle tire had
seized up, and I could see someone pointing at me. I knew before looking that
the tire ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Wednesday, 1 Aug 2007 | Views [330] | Comments [3]
Pedaling through the busy morning traffic, I can feel the
beads of sweat on my forehead. I am certain my face is the same shade of pink
as my magenta t-shirt. I figure it just adds to the spectacle that I already
am. Okay, a foreigner with a large ... Read more >
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