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Trip: Thailand 2007

There are [41] stories from my trip: Thailand 2007


Gallery: Burma Rally

THAILAND | Sunday, 30 Sep 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Peace Be With You

THAILAND | Sunday, 30 Sep 2007 | Views [593] | 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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HE'S HOME!!!!!!

USA | Saturday, 15 Sep 2007 | Views [522] | 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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Perks of Volunteering

THAILAND | Monday, 3 Sep 2007 | Views [658]

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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Gallery: Chiang Rai

THAILAND | Saturday, 25 Aug 2007 | Photo Gallery

Chiang Rai August 2007
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bicycle in the city

THAILAND | Monday, 20 Aug 2007 | Views [644]

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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Pink and Pedaling

THAILAND | Wednesday, 1 Aug 2007 | Views [633] | 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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Numbers for Thought

THAILAND | Saturday, 7 Jul 2007 | Views [433] | Comments [2]

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Daily Schedule

THAILAND | Tuesday, 19 Jun 2007 | Views [720] | Comments [1]

So I haven’t updated my travel journal in awhile; I don’t really feel as if I am traveling at the moment but am more in the rhythm of everyday life. Sure there are some small stories here and there, but really nothing too interesting. However, I keep ... Read more >

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Gallery: Chiang Mai 2

THAILAND | Sunday, 29 Apr 2007 | Photo Gallery

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Burma/Myanmar

MYANMAR | Saturday, 10 Mar 2007 | Views [805] | Comments [2]

Well just incase I hadn't gotten enough of bus rides after returning from Sukhothai, I booked a mini van trip to the northern border of Thailand. I needed to renew my visa, and this would allow me to walk across the border to Myanmar (Burma) and back.... Read more >

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Gallery: Sukhothai

THAILAND | Monday, 5 Mar 2007 | Photo Gallery


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Sukhothai Continued

THAILAND | Friday, 2 Mar 2007 | Views [949] | Comments [6]

            I awoke early again, hoping to get another early start on the day. I was going to try to go see some ruins that were more out of the way and less visited than the first, but it was going to take some time to get there. Once I was up, ... Read more >

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Sukhothai

THAILAND | Thursday, 1 Mar 2007 | Views [924]

           I was desperate to see more of Thailand, and with the date of when I actually am suppose to start teaching quickly rushing upon me, I saw a window and I took it. I had a few days until I was suppose to move into my new place, so I packed ... Read more >

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the streets

THAILAND | Wednesday, 14 Feb 2007 | Views [829] | Comments [1]

Ah. A week has gone by since I finished my course. I wish that I had tales of elephants, villages, jungle or even rafting to share; but alas I don’t.   Last Wednesday I finished my TESOL certification course. It was such a relief to finish the course, ... Read more >

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Flower Festival and other weekend adventures

THAILAND | Monday, 5 Feb 2007 | Views [4599]

Last weekend was the Flower Festival. Complete with a parade, beautiful floats covered in plant material, food, music, flowers on display, dancing. I hear there may have been an international beauty pageant, but I missed out on that. My favorite part ... Read more >

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Doi Suthep

THAILAND | Sunday, 28 Jan 2007 | Views [1247] | Comments [1]

           This is my favorite kind of weekend, a three day weekend! Yeah! We had Friday off from school this week. While I have plenty of homework to do and a lesson plan to finish developing, I made sure to schedule some fun activities in my free ... Read more >

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elephants in the city

THAILAND | Monday, 22 Jan 2007 | Views [1650]

Today on my way home from school, I stopped at one of the street vendors to get something to eat for dinner. Trying to balance the bag of food, my change, my wallet, and not getting hit by a motorbike I turned around and was faced with the most unexpected ... Read more >

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a day in the life of me with a hint of luck

THAILAND | Sunday, 14 Jan 2007 | Views [961]

January 14, 2007 Chiang Mai, Thailand      This first week has been very exhausting. I arrived Monday morning, and started school on Wednesday. It didn’t give me a lot of time to adjust to the time, the city, or a new rhythm of life before ... Read more >

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Gallery: Chiang Mai

THAILAND | Tuesday, 9 Jan 2007 | Photo Gallery


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