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Summer 2016 Entry 5: Luoyang, China
The first thing you notice about Luoyang, indeed most cities here, is the haze of fog and pollution. In the winter, there are even alerts to stay indoors because of the poor air quality. I know first-hand that any lung … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, catfish, China, Chinese trains, Longmen Grottoes, Longtan, Longtan Valley Park, Luoyang, shaolin, Songshan, Songshan Shaolin temple, World Heritage Site, Xi'an, Yi River, Yongtung
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2012- Entry 3: Answered Prayers
I am nearly finished my time in the North, and as usual, time flies so quickly. I am on the bus from Chieng Mai to Lampang heading through the mountains. I recall taking this trip in 1974. At the time, … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Bangkok, Chiangmai, Chieng Mai, Lampang, Thai, Thai cuisine, Thai trains, Thailand
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2011- Entry 3: Singapore and Return to KL
My friend in Melaka, Raymond, suggested that I take the Dilema Bus to Singapore. Despite the ominous sound of the name, I trusted him and was not disappointed. The bus was, as with the others, a comfortable ride. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur, Little India Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, Pagoda Street, Raffles Hotel, Singapore
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2009- Entry 3: Danang > Hoi An > My Son, Vietnam
From my ninth floor perch, I’m looking out on one of the meanest storms I have ever witnessed. I can’t imagine that there can be so much water in the heavens that can fall in one storm here. The thunder … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Cham, Cham people, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Marble Mountain, My Son, Vietnam, Vietnam War
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2009- Entry 2: Hue, Vietnam
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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Tagged Asia, Dong Ha, Hue, Khai Dinh, Lao, Perfume River, Qing Dynasty, Vietnam
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2009-Entry 1: Return to Savanakhet, Laos
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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Tagged Asia, Bangkok, Hue, Lao, Laos, Savanakhet, Thai language, Thailand, Vietnam
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2008- Entry 7: The Final Days
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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Tagged Asia, Bangkok, Peace Corps, Provinces, Sukhumvit Road, Thai wedding, Thailand, Travel
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