Author Archives: paquettepaul

2009- Entry 2: Hue, Vietnam

Posted on August 2, 2009 by paquettepaul

The last night in Savanakhet was amazing. I went to the Sayaphom Temple at night for “wien tian,” where the people led by the monks walk with incense, flowers and lighted candles around the temple. All to the slow beat … Continue reading →

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2009-Entry 1: Return to Savanakhet, Laos

Posted on August 1, 2009 by paquettepaul

When the afternoon sun starts to fry your brain to the point where you can’t think, it is time to get yourself to an airconditioned anyplace! That is where I am now.. well, airconditioned meaning it is marginally cooler than … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 7: The Final Days

Posted on August 7, 2008 by paquettepaul

With the traffic in Bangkok it takes me just about as long to get to the Southern Bus Station as it does to  get to my destination, Ratchburi… about 1 1/2 hours west of Bangkok. I did not travel frequently … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 6: Chieng Mai and the Wedding in Chonburi

Posted on August 6, 2008 by paquettepaul

The other morning I was awake very early and decided to go out for a walk. The sun had just begun to peak over the horizon. As I walked, the streets were very quiet– a rarity to be savored! The … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 5: Jaipur to Delhi, India

Posted on August 5, 2008 by paquettepaul

The rain that greeted us the morning we started out from Agra dissipated before we reached the semi-arid region near Jaipur. We made a stop at the old fort, and yet another residence for Akbar and his minions, at Fatchpur Sikri. You are dropped … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 4: Agra, India

Posted on August 4, 2008 by paquettepaul

The trip down to Agra is fascinating. It is good to leave the city of Delhi and get out into the countryside. My camera is constantly ready. During the course of the trip I managed to take over 1200 stills … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 3: Delhi, India

Posted on August 3, 2008 by paquettepaul

Namaste!   The one thing that I will remember most about Delhi is the crows.   I stayed in an area of the city called Turkman’s Gate. It is largely Muslim and dirt-poor. My hotel, boasted as a nice middle-level … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 2: The First Days of Wandering

Posted on August 2, 2008 by paquettepaul

The Ambassador Hotel, my usually haunt, is undergoing renovations. The lobby is all covered up and they are using the other side of the building near the conference halls temporarily as a reception area. The only problem is that sometimes … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 1: Thailand

Posted on August 1, 2008 by paquettepaul

We landed in Bangkok after circling the airport for about 30 minutes. There was a tremendous thunder, lightning and rain storm as we approached the city. You know after a flight of that duration, you just want to get on … Continue reading →

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2007- Entry 9: Home Again– Homeland Security Confiscated My Migal Items!

Posted on August 9, 2007 by paquettepaul

Only joking-Homeland Security didn’t know what  “migal” meant, either! Home at last,….  happily to cheaper gas prices.. unhappily in that I had anticipated higher prices, os I filled it up before I left at $3.09 per gallon. That is why … Continue reading →

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