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2016 Entry 3: Weather or Not….. Of Cats and Dogs and Elephants and Pigs
One morning not long after I arrived in Thailand, I walked out of my hotel to a bit of a shock. Although this is the cool season and temperatures should range from the mid- 70’s to the low … Continue reading
2016 Entry 1: Bangkok, Thailand: The Arrival
I always look forward to my trips with such anticipation. There are always new people and things encountered, places yet discovered, and situations that arise that test your timber. I constantly find new words to learn in Thai … Continue reading
2014: Thailand 1: Pre-Election
My plane arrived at 11:00 pm in an uncertain city. My taxi driver, a woman (unheard of years ago) and I give each other a little language lesson for “detour” (ahm). As in, “There is a detour because of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bangkok, Chinese New Year 2014, elections 2014, Pattaya, protests, Shut Down Bangkok, Thailand
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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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2012- Entry 2: Peace Corps Thailand 50th Anniversary
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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Tagged Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Grand Palace, Polo Grounds, Thai, Thailand, US Peace Corps Thailand 50th Anniversary
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2012- Entry 1: The Peace Corps Reunion, Bangkok
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
2011- Entry 4: Meaningful Things
I really can’t believe that I have been back from Malaysia for two weeks already. I have largely been in Bangkok just relaxing and visiting friends. I always feel “guilty” that I am not filling up my time doing “meaningful … Continue reading
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Tagged Bangkok, Chiangmai, Emerald Buddha, Siam Square, Taksin Bridge, Thailand, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew
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2011- Entry 1: Bangkok
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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Tagged Bangkok, Pattaya, Sanctuary of Truth, Sukhumvit Road, Thai, Thai cuisine, Thailand, Waan Khao Pensaa, Wat Pathum
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2010- Entry 3: Yogya to Bandung, Indonesia
I spent the whole first day in Yogya acquainting myself with the city. I walked the entire day from one end to the other and back again! It was fun wandering the back streets. I realized that if man’s best … Continue reading
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Tagged Bandung, Bourabadur, Hindu, pedicabs, Prambanan, Ramayana, Sewu, Thailand, Yogya, Yogyakarta
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2010- Entry 1: Here and There and All Around
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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Tagged Bangkok, Pattaya, Peace Corps, Thai, Thai cuisine, Thai rainy season, Thailand, Tokyo
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