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The end is here

Saturday, 29 Aug 2009 | Views [450]

The last two days are upon me. I am running around buying a few things, packing, and saying goodbye. The goodbyes mostly entail a group of friend wanting to take me out for food and drinks. The Thai's like to start late and the expats start early, but ... Read more >


The End is Near

Sunday, 23 Aug 2009 | Views [501]

What's to like about Thailand The people in Thailand are very good people. They are friendly, wanting to know where you are from, your family and what it is like in your country. Thai's in large are poor and don't have the opportunity to travel or travel ... Read more >


Tourista

Wednesday, 19 Aug 2009 | Views [622]

Bangkok Bangkok  has a Chinatown like many major cities. It is the richest part of town. Why? Well the majority of the gold is sold here. Its a place with winding alleyways filled with all the trikets sold in others areas. The items are in bulk, so ... Read more >


Cats and Dogs

Monday, 17 Aug 2009 | Views [455]

Walking home one late night, far from the house, it started to spit rain. I quicken the pace home just to find that the rain becomes a downpour, and it lasted for about two hours. During this time my phone and camera, which are in my jeans, are slowly ... Read more >


Mother's Day

Wednesday, 12 Aug 2009 | Views [456]

Stereotypes The English male - The "soccer fan": He is loud, so he thinks he is the cock-of-the-walk. Tats on both arms and a bald head is another sign that you have encountered one. Racist is his point of view. The part you got to watch ... Read more >


Half Way Point

Saturday, 8 Aug 2009 | Views [485]

Jon is arriving in Bangkok on Friday. Start off with a sundowner, try some outdoor place for a cocktail. The night will be long, but I think Jon and I will manage. We have both been to Bangkok before and in fact he is the one that first brought me here ... Read more >


Postcard for normal

Tuesday, 4 Aug 2009 | Views [519] | Comments [1]

I am declaring my jetlag over. It took a week and a couple of days, but I am on Thai time. That doesn't mean much, because people here don't stick to their committed time. I haven't experienced anyone come early to a gathering, but certainly 1 to 3 hours ... Read more >


Ten Minute Update

Friday, 31 Jul 2009 | Views [450]

While here I got an apartment and it is on Soi 11. The street has two    7-11's, they are the Starbucks of America, one on ever corner. I have a 24 hour supermarket. The street has the two trendiest clubs in the Bangkok area, "Q" Bar and Bed ... Read more >


The internet is Slooooowwwww, today

Tuesday, 28 Jul 2009 | Views [488]

This will be a quick one, I am still slow and so is the internet, but things are good. The trip started at LAX, where after many hours of carefully crafting all things neccesary for an oversea trip, I open my wallet to find my credit card and ATM ... Read more >


Commerical Break

Friday, 27 Jun 2008 | Views [259]

All About Dan Did anyone see this film? It was on the plane. A great movie, you will laugh and cry. Rent it today. I will say no more, but if you want to know more just "Google It." Baker


Packing Part One – Your luggage

Tuesday, 24 Jun 2008 | Views [306]

The one suit case rule is in effect. The rules today on flights with them taxing for extra stuff, I feel better off with one check-in and one carry-on. The Airlines today will try and make a buck on the backend of your ticket price and they do have ... Read more >


Traveling? Why leave the country?

Friday, 20 Jun 2008 | Views [352]

I think the joke is teacher love June, July, August the best, I really forget how the joke goes, but someone always tells it when I mention I teach. There is truth to this and I am proof, because I am leaving again for Asia and taking the whole break.... Read more >


Photos: Done It All Before

Wednesday, 4 Jun 2008 | Photo Gallery

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