Comments on: Fighting Crime in Mongolia

By: Adam Mercer

Adam Mercer — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:50:57 +0000

I want to tackle a bag theif! That sounds so crazy, and I’m glad it all turned out okay. The pictures are great, and I’m loving living vicariously through you! Can’t wait to see a snapshot of your eagle’s claw attack at kung fu school.

By: Mootz

Mootz — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:08:37 +0000

I guess it is a bit different there. In the US they tell you to throw your bag away from the smuggler and run in the other direction. Annette rocks. I would have liked to see a picture of the take-down, but I’m sure y’all were a litte preoccupied. Nevertheless, the photojournalism is outstanding.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:04:48 +0000

Ha ha ha … No, Scott, that child is not homeless… His dad was gambling just around the corner from us. I was in a rush at the internet cafe and those pictures came out a little confusing!! The note about homeless kids and the picture of the beggar were in (apparently) poor support of my bag snatching story. I didn’t mean to imply he was homeless, but it certainly came out that way. Geez, give me a break Mr. English Ph.D.!!! (And don’t think I’m forgetting about “purse snaggling” anytime soon):-)

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:42:36 +0000

Holy crap….congratz on busting the bag snatcher in the act…that is AWESOME! Did you at least give him a severe wedgey or curse his mom in Thai before you sent him running?

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:42:17 +0000

If that child with Annette is homeless, he/she is one of the best-dressed homeless children I have seen.

And if the child is homeless it seems odd to have a smiling American giving a thumbs-up sign to the camera! “Score! We got a picture of a real-to-life street urchin!”

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:32:00 +0000

Finally……….some action!!!!nrI think that’s funny as hell. If it’s anything like I’ve experienced, the locals usually know the loser and are feed up with their thieverish ways, almost numb to it. I’m sure happy to see a good ole fashion beat down happened when it was in order. The world of decent people certainly appreciates it.nrGlad that you are having fun!nr

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:07:57 +0000

Khun Matt, Yay! Odd is good! I seriously frown upon the ordinary. I’m sure you’re just disappointed there aren’t any pictures of girls in mini-skirts:-) I’ll be in Thailand Sept/Oct and yes I will indulge in my Chaa Yen addiction!

Khun Kristy, Millies?! I could have sworn I’ve already been to every over-priced western establishment, but this is new to me. I’ll have to ask Zaya. I’m sure there will be a story or two or three about Millies!

Khun Adam, I know!! It all happened so quickly I didn’t have time to whip my camera out!! Where are you? When will we be kung fu fighting? I think I’ll be there the 22nd of this month… or the next weekend.

By: Twy

Twy — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:41:43 +0000

Oh boy……….and the beat goes on! Keep Annette close by. She’s my hero!! She’s your hero!!
BE SAFE!!!!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:43:41 +0000

wow! Maybe you should have gone to Kung Fu School before Mongolia!! I am glad you and your bags are safe. Have you had the carrot cake and latte’s at Millies? Not that I would ever go to an overpiced western establishment, but i might have heard they are delicious!! I hope you are enjoying Zaya’s stories and slippers and the bus horns!

By: Adam Shane

Adam Shane — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:00:16 +0000

You didn’t take any pictures of the pickpocket in his shame?!?!? I’m a bit disappointed =P