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February 29, 2004Back to NYCSo it may come as a surprise to many of you that I'm flying back today, Monday March 1st. It's strange. Even though I didn't end up doing what I had planned to do here in Asia, I answered the...Read this update February 27, 2004HusnawebHey! You guys (the Oregeonians and Laura in particular) should check out my friend Husna's blog. http://www.husnaweb.com She's got some great Bush comics up there :)...Read this update February 26, 2004Aki Ra and the Landmine MuseumAki Ra, proprietor of the Cambodian Land Mine Museum is one of the most incredible human beings I've ever had the fortune to meet. A former child soldier for first the Khmer Rouge and then the invading Vietnamese, he specialized...Read this update February 24, 2004A Funny thing about NationalitiesOne of the problems I've had has been explaning to people I that I'm from America. Consistently, I get asked about where I'm from, to which I reply, New York. And most people then ask where my family is from....Read this update February 22, 2004Dollars, Riels and BahtThe capital city of Cambodia is definitely one of the most beautiful cities I've seen on my trip here in Asia. There is a huge French influence, with wide boulevards, large grassy parks, balconies on almost every single apartment building....Read this update February 21, 2004The Killing FieldsI know I know, I'm really behind in my log. For a quick recap, I've spent the past 4 days in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the city where Angkor Wat is located. (Angkor Wat, the temples in Tomb Raider and Mortal...Read this update February 12, 2004Random Things I've Learned on My Journey (a running list)Thailand 1) It is vulgar to put a fork in your mouth. Eat with your spoon. And chopsticks are ONLY for eating with noodles. 2) Don't point your toes at anyone; especially not Buddha. The feet are spiritually the lowest...Read this update February 11, 2004Fake Hippies in PaiI never knew geckos made noises before. As I type this, I'm sitting in an internet cafe in Pai, a sleepy town north of Chiang Mai full of hippies and expats. There are three geckos crawling around the ceiling tiles,...Read this update Durians and MangosteensFor the few of you that are eager to hear about my bamboo trekking and elephant riding experiences, well, I've decided to wait until I can get pictures up, which will have to wait until I get them developed in...Read this update February 07, 2004Trekking from Chiang MaiSo I've been in Chiang Mai (Northern Thailand) for a little less than a week and I've had an amazing time. I joined a 3 day/ 2 night trek through the northern bamboo forests where I got to visit villages...Read this update |
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