Notes From a Small Island Less than a year after returning from the Peace Corps, I'm going back to seek employment and to tie up loose ends left by the evacuation in May of '06. This blog will include my thoughts on East Timor, the worlds newest nation, and possibly a few first attempts at coherent travel writing.

Trip: East Timor

There are [5] stories from my trip: East Timor

First Impressions

TIMOR-LESTE | Wednesday, 7 Feb 2007 | Views [1054] | Comments [6]

It's good to be back. The trip here was long; three days longer than it should have been becuase the planes from Bali were all full and I had to wait for a ticket. I spent most of my time there on the beach or on a rented motorcycle. I rode to the ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Soon to be departed

TIMOR-LESTE | Wednesday, 10 Jan 2007 | Views [636]

I'm leaving tomorrow morning. I've packed (more books than clothes), cut my hair in preparation for the job search, and am now in the 'dash around to do all the last minute stuff' phase. I've barely stopped running all day. I'm still excited, still ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Back to the Island

TIMOR-LESTE | Monday, 1 Jan 2007 | Views [725] | Comments [2]

It's less than 10 days until I board the plane for yet another adventure in Timor. Spending seven months back in Kansas has definately made me ready for the change. After bouncing around to a few connections in the U.S. (not including the currently ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase