(Patu Xay monument or the “concrete monster” according to a plaque on its wall. Never completely finished, according to the Lonely Planet, the concrete used for building this monstrosity was originally intended by the US government for building schools… is this what we call ‘development aid’?) Did you know that the People’s Democratic Republic of … Continue reading Lazy week in Laos
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Death unexpected
Who knew that death would have such an effect. I’ve only Nic in passing, via emails and by name. Yet, his recent death took me totally by surprise and had a definite effect on my being. It makes me realize how short life is and how unexpected everything can be. I can’t guess how his … Continue reading Death unexpected
Police: Protect us(?)
(Spent the weekend in Hua Hin, about a 3-hour drive south of Bangkok… since there was six of us, we rented a taxi-van to take us there. Our driver took a short break to get some coffee and, oh, does he look happy!) According to a news story, police in Thailand can receive over 35% … Continue reading Police: Protect us(?)
Chai Chai… Kopi… Chai
I haven’t had a chance to sit down in front of a computer to write down all the adventures I’ve been having recently. Here’s a run-down: New Year’s celebration: quiet and relaxed Brief trip to visit my cousins in who were chilling out in Thailand for a few days Muriel’s family popped by for a … Continue reading Chai Chai… Kopi… Chai
My blood is sweet-as
(Craziest looking plane I’ve seen… but it was cheap and got us from point A to point B!) With a combination of Thai national holidays, we decided to head down south to a beach. Just to sum up, it was a nice change to get away from Bangkok… I think it’s the first time I … Continue reading My blood is sweet-as
Nasty… Gremlins
(Just a few of us celebrating Patrick’s birthday (guy at the end of the table) after a basketball practice… Isaan food on the street along a klong seems to be a nice way to enjoy a Friday and wind-down the week) Is it me or do people always have something to complain about? Why is … Continue reading Nasty… Gremlins
Taking time to enjoy life in SG
(There was a nice exhibition at the Singapore Art Gallery of old Malay films and TV shows… they decorated the room with lots of old-school cinema velvet as you can see!) Spent last week in Singapore and it was a welcome break. The four-day trip was overall relaxed and what I expected, although a few … Continue reading Taking time to enjoy life in SG
Now the fun begins.
(Enjoying a bike ride just outside of Bangkok in a scenic village on the other side of the Chao Phraya River…Â after a 5 minute ferry crossing, urban Bangkok morphs into a more rural lifestyle! For more info on this bike tour, check out SpiceRoads) Given that I spent most of the past month stressing … Continue reading Now the fun begins.
4th time around
(Carving of a demon mask that was part of a huge wax candle in front of one of Ayutthaya’s famous temples with a huge golden buddha) Fourth time around to Ayutthaya… almost feels like a I live there. This time around it was to take a day trip from Bangkok to visit the ruins of … Continue reading 4th time around
Your car needs a "time-out"
September 22 is WORLD CARFREE DAY… For one day out of the year, do you think you can keep your car in the garage or parked at home? Are you up for the challenge? This day is a reminder that we don't have to accept car-dominated societies, cities, or personal lives. Since its earliest incarnations … Continue reading Your car needs a "time-out"