Author Archives: paquettepaul

2006- Entry 8: Ankor Wat, Cambodia

Posted on August 8, 2006 by paquettepaul

I have just spent two full days at the Ankor area. I have only one important suggestion to those of you romantic enough to want the Ankor experience to be a special one. DO NOT go to Ankor Thom the … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 7: The Road to Ankor Wat, Cambodia

Posted on August 7, 2006 by paquettepaul

I am not sad that I chose to take the minivan to Siem Riep, Cambodia but fly back to Bangkok.   We take off from Bangkok at 8am bound for the border. We are traveling in a van whose air … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 6: Return of the Non-native: Bang Boh in Disguise

Posted on August 6, 2006 by paquettepaul

I woke up early this  morning and decided to go out to my old Peace Corps site, Bang Boh. The town in located about 30 kilometers outside of Bangkok. Last year every time I went out there it was with … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 5: Chieng Mai and Lampang

Posted on August 5, 2006 by paquettepaul

Got on the train for Bangkok at Lampang after a pleasant stay with Samreung and his family. Fell asleep at 8:30 and I’m surprised I managed to sleep as long as I did. Awoke about 4:00 at some stop or … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 4: Chieng Rai, Thailand

Posted on August 4, 2006 by paquettepaul

 There is nothing like sitting in an internet cafe, listening to some wonderful jazz playing in the background, and sipping on a sweetner-free banana smoothie to make you reflect on the fact that just six hours before you were in … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 3: Luang Prabang, Laos

Posted on August 3, 2006 by paquettepaul

 Sitting here on my balcony at the Auberge Calao listening to the sounds of the morning– my overhead fan whipping the already muggy air; a rooster crows nearby; water splashing on a concrete floor as someone takes a bath; a … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 2: Vientiane, Laos

Posted on August 2, 2006 by paquettepaul

 Greetings from Vientiane, Laos (The City of Sandalwood)! Arrived here the other day after an uneventful trip up to Nong Khai by train. We crossed the border over the Friendship Bridge and had to go to the Lao Immigration Office … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 1: Return to Thailand

Posted on August 1, 2006 by paquettepaul

What a difference a year makes…… This trip seems so much more relaxed. It doesn’t take that much to get “into the mode” so to speak. It has been an enjoyable last few days in Bangkok getting used to using the language … Continue reading →

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2005/ Entry 11- Bangkok and the Departure

Posted on August 11, 2005 by paquettepaul

Woke up this morning and saw that I only had one more complimentary breakfast ticket left. Whatever could that mean?? Yup, this is really the last day. I can’t believe that so much has happened in the past month! Have … Continue reading →

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2005: Entry 10: Study in Contrasts– Sukhotai and Pattaya

Posted on August 10, 2005 by paquettepaul

The last time I was in Sukhotai was about 1975 on a school trip! The Thai “thiow” (trip) involves taking a whirlwind tour of just about everywhere possible in a set amount of time. It also means you acquire all … Continue reading →

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