Tag Archives: Thai

2012- Entry 3: Answered Prayers

Posted on August 3, 2012 by paquettepaul

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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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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2012- Entry 1: The Peace Corps Reunion, Bangkok

Posted on August 1, 2012 by paquettepaul

5:30 am I’m sitting here on my balcony of the hotel looking south down the Chao Phaya River that courses through the city on its way to the Gulf of Thailand. The traffic on the Khrung Ton Bridge 10-stories below … Continue reading →

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2011- Entry 1: Bangkok

Posted on August 1, 2011 by paquettepaul

 Well, this trip started out interestingly enough… Got here and developed the usual rash on my leg. Get this every year within a few days of arrival and then it just as quickly disappears. And it never returns until the … Continue reading →

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2010- Entry 1: Here and There and All Around

Posted on August 1, 2010 by paquettepaul

I got to JFK and the atendant said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Paquette, but this flight is overbooked!” Before I could say, “And this affects me how?” she smiled and said, “So we have to upgrade you to business class.”   OHHHHHHHHHH! … Continue reading →

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2008- Entry 6: Chieng Mai and the Wedding in Chonburi

Posted on August 6, 2008 by paquettepaul

The other morning I was awake very early and decided to go out for a walk. The sun had just begun to peak over the horizon. As I walked, the streets were very quiet– a rarity to be savored! The … Continue reading →

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2007- Entry 3: Chieng Mai and the North

Posted on August 3, 2007 by paquettepaul

Can’t believe that it has already been a week that I have been cruising up here. I started out in Hualongphong Railway Station in Bangkok last Wednesday night. I was passing the time reading Al Gore’s new book, The Assault … Continue reading →

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2007- Entry 1: The Arrival

Posted on August 1, 2007 by paquettepaul

As it was a holiday, the trip to JFK was quick and effortless….. then there were the security checks! It took us almost as long to get from the entrance to JFK to Terminal 4 as it did to get … 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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