Soaking on sand
Friday, June 30th, 2006What to do for three days on a big rainy island?
1. Hang around my guesthouse taking pictures of myself.
2. ummmm… [read on]
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Sunday, June 25th, 2006You never hear about a cool, dry evening in Bangkok. It’s always “another steamy evening here in BKK…” A few days after arriving back at the home base for all of South East Asia I felt my feet start to itch again [read on]
Slowing down
Sunday, June 25th, 2006I arrived to Bangkok early in the morning last week and caught the skytrain to my favorite hostel. It was an hour before check-in so I dumped my backpack in the hall and took a shower, ate their free breakfast, then checked in and fell fast asleep in the dorm.
“Are you alright?” the girl in the bed next to mine had a Swedish accent. [read on]
Brave new technology.
Sunday, June 25th, 2006If you are born in, let’s say Dadaab, Kenya, and then end up in Burlington, Vermont at age six, chances are you will be offered some catch-up vaccinations. [read on]
Passing the Camera
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006Today my little sister, Ella, graduates from college. I am so happy for her! Thinking about her all dressed up in a cap and gown makes me nostalgic for… the Macalester College English Department. After posting about the Quaker gathering several months ago I recently heard from Harvey Gillman – an inspiring Quaker writer. He made me think about the value of a sound bite versus a well thought out version of the truth. In any case, I haven’t posted in awhile and there is a lot to say. So sit back, get yourself a snack, if you are anywhere near Norwich, Vermont ask my dad to make you some of his famous fried tofu. This entry is long. Also note: I read only one book at a time while traveling. [read on]
Greta