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Trip: SE Asia

There are [10] stories from my trip: SE Asia


A snippet of a story

INDIA | Monday, 12 Jan 2009 | Views [562]

 Being on the go has been a rollercoaster ride and I both love it and hate it.  It is so amazing to see how one adapts to things very quickly.  Before leaving the U.S. I was used to a hot shower, clean clothes, clean bathrooms, fresh fruits and vegetables ... Read more >


Gallery: Kathmandu & the Valley

NEPAL | Monday, 29 Dec 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Missionaries of Charity- Kalighat

INDIA | Friday, 5 Dec 2008 | Views [2937] | Comments [4]

  Kalighat- home for the destitute and dying.  That is where I spent 7 days volunteering.  Kalighat, Mother Theresa's first love is something that cannot be put into words but I will do my best.  On my first day I went to the Motherhouse, paid my respects ... Read more >

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India so far- Kolkata

INDIA | Friday, 5 Dec 2008 | Views [710]

     India does not hide anything.  It is a visual country where everything is exposed to the passerby.  A young boy prancing around naked on the sidewalk.  A man limping with a piece of plywood serving as a cast.  A pregnanat dog sprawled on the pavement ... Read more >


Goodbye SE Asia

THAILAND | Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 | Views [919] | Comments [2]

   I'm days away from leaving SE Asia and I find myself looking back at all that I have experienced.  From the powdery sands of Kof Tao to the 2-day boadt ride down the Mekong.  From the Lao sandwiches to the spectacular ancient city of Angkor Wat.  ... Read more >

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Gallery: Khao Yai National Park

THAILAND | Monday, 27 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery

Trekking
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Gallery: Meditation Retreat

THAILAND | Monday, 27 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: The Beaches

THAILAND | Monday, 27 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery

Southern Thailand
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10-day Buddhist Meditation Retreat

THAILAND | Thursday, 16 Oct 2008 | Views [2824] | Comments [2]

   Just a few days ago I completed a 10-day meditation retreat in the monastery of Suan Mokkh.  It changed my life completely.  There was about 70 participants from all over the world, Australia, Indonesia, Switzerland, England, Germany, ect.  We all ... Read more >

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The Land of Smiles

THAILAND | Sunday, 28 Sep 2008 | Views [533] | Comments [1]

Thailand - The Land of Smiles.  Indeed, it is.  Thai people have the most genuine and heartfelt smile.  There hospitality makes you feel so welcome.  Smiling back is always a kind gesture but it is definetely not enough to get you around the country.... Read more >