January 08, 2005
Well, THAT was interesting
Nothing is ever as expected. Pam and I boarded a bus last night from Chanthaburi to Aranyapathet at 10:00 PM. We were both extremely tired from the full sightseeing day and anticipated a decent sleep on the night bus. But.......Read this update
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January 07, 2005
Same Same (But Different)
It's so funny. The Thai people have this saying when they are trying to explain something in English. Instead of saying, "It's like 'this' or it's like 'that'," they say "Same Same." It has become such a popular saying among...Read this update
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January 05, 2005
In the year 2548
Day 127 Airports 8 Train Stations 37 Bus Stations 26 Ferries 9 Currency Exchanges 10 It's the year 2548 here in Thailand. Did I already mention that? Even if I did, isn't that weird? It's wild. It's like moving forward...Read this update
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January 03, 2005
On the Road Again
Okay, the seas are now calm and I have reconfirmed the ferry off this island to Surat Thani tomorrow at noon Thailand time. From Surat Thani we catch a night train that leaves at 5:30 pm. We will arrive in...Read this update
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January 02, 2005
Happy New Year!
Hee, hee. All of us here at the Laem Son beach resort (I am with a spectacular group of people, by the way) are all bruised and battered, tired and sick, and all suffering from various ailments. I still have...Read this update
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December 31, 2004
Life
Everyone is so blase around here on this island.... no one is concerned about any repercusions from the tsunami..... most people haven't even seen the news since we are somewhat isolated from TV. Either that or they just don't want...Read this update
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December 29, 2004
Update to the Situation
Okay, I think I'm ready to deal with the situation. Pam and I are looking into getting off this island and heading..... I don't know..... I guess to Bangkok.... then maybe a little further north (out of the chaos of...Read this update
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December 28, 2004
Tsunami
I am alive. I am lucky. That said, I am humbled and grateful.... I am relieved but I feel guilt..... I am almost emotionally devestated. Can you believe that I am on an island in the southern part of Thailand...Read this update
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