I arrived yesterday back in Trat to Pop Guest House and a street in a flurry of activity. From the main road on one side of Pop’s to another main road five or so blocks the other direction, the street was closed and booths were setting up. It was the first night of a three […]
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Contemplating a visit to Koh Chang Island, I had anticipated finding a quiet tropical place to stay near the beach with a hammock. I’d read, write in my journal, listen to some of the Abraham and Theo materials on my iPod and savor some reflection time before heading to Bangkok and my flight back to
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Note: I have attempted to post this story for nearly a week. Now, I have strong enough wifi to post it. I was tempted to travel onward through Cambodia to the islands I wanted to visit, I reversed course instead and went back toward Pakse. My bus arrived at a nondescript station, dusty and hot,
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By now, you know I don’t travel like most people do. I was tempted to stay in Lapsing, play with the coffee guys for a week, have a brief stay at the islands and then fly home. However, that didn’t feel right. Sunday, they dropped me at the resort where I spent the night. Around
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I had an amazing experience here in Paksong. Earlier, I wrote that up and then lost internet connection and it vanished. Now, I’m picking up my backpack, walking to the highway, catching a ride with a bus or tuk tuk to Pakse and then…???? Somehow, I’m making my way to Koh Chang in Thailand. There
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Finally, I have found a wifi signal strong enough for me to get online. The best I’ve been able to do is download three or four emails at a time. Electricity only arrived on this island within the past three years and they are still figuring out what to do with it. For example, I
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The first time in a new country, there is no way of knowing what it is like without experiencing it first hand. Reading and looking at photo’s doesn’t create a feeling. Travel books must find something interesting to say about everyplace in a country, that’s their purpose. Before I travel, I do a fair amount
Flat days…new experience in Laos Read More »
Greetings from Vang Vieng, Laos. Yesterday, my tuk tuk was to pick me up at 8:30. I had an early breakfast, returned to my hotel at 8:00 and a few minutes later the driver was there waiting for me. Early! Once in a while that happens. After making the rounds in Luang Prabang to pick
Laos travel day, leaving Luang Prabang Read More »
Today was my last full day here. Yesterday, I rented a bicycle and went exploring. I found a book store cafe and chilled in the heat of the afternoon. In a few short hours, I saw more of Luang Prabang than I could have walking. This morning, I had breakfast overlooking the Mekong River. Some
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Tonight, I’m in my sixth hotel in six nights counting the village we stayed with. I had a bout with stomach bug, kayaked 20 kilometers anyway, slept 12 hours in the hut, trekked for 5 plus hours the next day, got on a bus and rode nearly 10 hours to reach Luang Prabang. Once here,
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A brief posting as the internet here is really slow. I’m not sure this will even post??? I arrived late in Houayxai so the office for the Gibbon Experience was closed. I found a hotel and checked in for the night, had dinner, watched the sun set over the Mekong River and got some sleep.
Lao Gibbon and Luang Nam Tha Adventure Read More »
I’ve read about this experience. It has both wonderful and horrible reviews. When I arrive in the border of Laos, I can visit the office and see if they have any trips, any openings and get scoop on the cost. By Laos standards, it’s very expensive. People travel for two weeks on that the cost
Maybe?? The Gibbon Experience Read More »
My last night in Chiang Mai. Today was packing, see my friend Pong, make coffee, and head to the mountains to see Doi Suthep Temple once more. I wasn’t so excited about going there at first, something kept calling me, so I went and was amazed once more. This morning, I took the coffee
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Yum! Yesterday was a wonderful day with new friends cooking together in the peace of the forest. During a break, Wendy from Holland said, “I’d like to just say here, it’s so peaceful”. Class mates came from Israel, Chile, Poland, Holland, China and America (me). Haven’t met many people from America here. Too far for
Smart Cooking School Read More »
Yesterday was a long travel day. When on the road, travel days are the most expensive. Between airfare for short flights, taxi rides (both ends), departure and immigration fees, inflated cost of everything at the airport and extra baggage fee’s (fine print), it’s more expensive and takes a lot of energy! My ride left yesterday
A quick post before heading to bed. I’m all packed and leave early tomorrow for the airport. Friday morning traffic can be rough here so I’m leaving extra early. It’s a 13 hour travel day getting from here to Bangkok, going through customs and immigration, re-entering the airport, re-checking my bag and getting on the
The days are flowing here and there is less “thinking” or planning necessary for an amazing experience to flow forth. This morning, I was going to take my friend Lisa to see Eddy but she is suffering from Dengue and needed to head back to bed to rest. My friend from Peru, Vanessa, was to
Bali World Of Green Read More »
A friend told me about Cinnamon Coffee. Well, I actually found Seniman Coffee, slightly different name. They were making a pour over coffee at the bar when I walked over. I asked a couple questions and learned that they know what they are doing!!! I had an espresso and an Americano to taste their blend.
The thought occurred to me this morning that I’ve already met so many people in two full days here. Part of what I love about travel is new connections and real connections with travelers. I’ve already met people from Finland, Columbia, Norway, Italy, Holland, Australia, Seattle, New York, and India. I’ve heard conversations in Japanese,
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I’m feeling settled in here. In the past two days, I’ve seen old friends, visited old favorite restaurants, had good coffee, relaxed, been massaged, had some more coffee and seen a healer. Yes, I’m feeling like I’m settled into the blessing and openness of Bali. Yay! Today, I woke early to the sounds of the
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