Tag Archives: Laos

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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2007- Entry 8: Thailand and the Finale!

Posted on August 8, 2007 by paquettepaul

I returned last week from Vietnam to the “Big Mango.” I’ve been keeping busy with meeting friends and had a reunion with some of my former students. This year was casual and small. A lot of people are away this … Continue reading →

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2007- Entry 7: Hue to Hanoi > Sapa> Halong Bay

Posted on August 7, 2007 by paquettepaul

I really didn’t know what to expect when I got on the day train for Hanoi. I guess I thought I’d go into a nice compartment with seats for six. What greeted me was a compartment crammed with at least … 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 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 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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