Tag Archives: Chiang Mai

2012- Entry 2: Peace Corps Thailand 50th Anniversary

Posted on August 2, 2012 by paquettepaul

Have been having a very busy time of it the past 10 days. I cannot believe that I have only a few more weeks left here! The Peace Corps 50th Anniversary in Thailand celebration has now come and gone. On … Continue reading →

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2007- Entry 2: Bangkok Daze

Posted on August 2, 2007 by paquettepaul

I sometimes can’t believe that I have been here for a week already. Don’t ask me where the time goes, but go it does! The weather is stiflingly hot– in the 90’s. The rain is more unpredictable than in past … 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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2005/ Entry 3: Chieng Mai

Posted on August 3, 2005 by paquettepaul

Chieng Mai July 27 Ach came by early today and took Silvia, Uli and I to see Doi Suteep, a temple on a mountain just north of the city. We looked at the 330-some-odd stairs and started to climb! Actually, … Continue reading →

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2005/ Entry 2 Chieng Mai, Thailand

Posted on August 2, 2005 by paquettepaul

Despite the run-down status of the Thai railway system, at least the first class that I experienced, it was still a nice trip up here. I recall in the late 70’s treating myself to first class passage after working in … Continue reading →

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