Tag Archives: Mekong

2009- Entry 5: Phenom Penh, Cambodia

Posted on August 5, 2009 by paquettepaul

I was told by several people in Vietnam that Phnom Penh is a small city and not much happens. I disagree! It is a small city as cities go to be sure, but it is also full of surprises! There is a hum … Continue reading →

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2007- Entry 5: Savanakhet, Laos

Posted on August 5, 2007 by paquettepaul

I’ve woken from my nap. I’m feeling groggy, but I can’t decide if it is due to lack of sleep thanks to the long overnight bus ride to get here; the heat of the day and walking all over the … 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 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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