August 02, 2006
Epilogue
SEATTLE, WA - My ipod finally died. It survived two years of abuse in Southeast Asia and decided to quit in treacherous Seattle. I was on a flight back from New York and Cape Cod a few weeks ago and...Read this update
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March 01, 2006
The Dharma Bums Come to Town
As my sister’s visit last January was drawing to a close, my father and his two friends rolled into Phnom Penh. Norm, Don, and Bernie, the self-titled Dharma Bums were here for 10 days of fun in the sun. My...Read this update
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February 03, 2006
The Zoo and the Temples
After Rabbit Island, Nat and I took a couple of other trips. One day we drove down to the Tahmao Zoo and wildlife rehabilitation center. The place was surprisingly well put together for an Asian zoo. The zoo also is...Read this update
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January 31, 2006
Rabbit Island
Note: I have added pictures to the previous three entries, Chillin With Da Sis, Oh La La, and New Years Rally to Bokor II. Check them out. I had this great idea that Natalie and I should go hang out...Read this update
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January 27, 2006
New Year's Rally to Bokor II
What would you do if a blonde Minnesotan jumped out of the grass and threw up next to you while you were at an abandoned casino on the top of a mountain in Cambodia? . . . December 30th was...Read this update
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January 10, 2006
Oh La La!
Natter and I arrived back in Phnom Penh on the eve of Christmas Eve. Our Christmas was nothing too special . . . I don't want to elaborate much more. After Christmas though, we packed up and headed off to...Read this update
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December 17, 2005
A Song About a Friend
Once again I have neglected my duties to provide up to date posts on what has been happening over here. It is a pity that this current post is not an upbeat topic, but so goes life, as I have...Read this update
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November 02, 2005
Staring Contests
Has anyone ever played this game called "stare at the barang"? (Barang means foriegner in Khmer). Cambodians love to play this game. It involves them sitting or standing in one place and watching every movement you make with intense concentration....Read this update
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October 20, 2005
By Popular Demand...
By the looks of things, my friends and family (especially you mom) are all clamoring for some pictures of this mysterious Pooja. Well, here she is. She is from Edmonton though her family is originally from India. Also, here are...Read this update
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October 04, 2005
New Digs
I moved up in the world. By "world", I mean Phnom Penh. By "up", I mean that I now live in an apartment on the 4th floor of a building in the heart of the city. No longer will I...Read this update
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August 12, 2005
Sabai Klang Klang
The past few weeks I have been trying to put my bike to use, and the rainy season isn't stopping me. I have hooked up with some Khmer riders including my neighbor Peang (who is a guide) and my mechanic...Read this update
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July 14, 2005
Ch'goo-ut
We have a new roomate in the house. Her name is Ch'goo-ut, which in Khmer means crazy/foolish. We found her hungry and lonely wandering around on our street and decided to adopt her. The second night it was in our...Read this update
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July 03, 2005
Mui Chhnam
With little fanfare my one year anniversary of being in Asia has come and gone. My arrival on July 1st, 2004 seems so long ago. I remember stepping off the plane onto the tarmac quite clearly. A wave of hot,...Read this update
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May 10, 2005
Party Pics
Here are some pictures from our party a few weekends ago, courtesy of Omry. We had an even bigger turnout than last time - estimates of turnout vary between 300-500 people. Good times were had by all. The DJs did...Read this update
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May 04, 2005
Does a Wild Man Shit in the Woods?
My bike hadn’t started for half an hour. We were sitting at the bottom of an enormous rut on the side of a mountain, drenched in sweat that a swarm of bees found attractive. At least 20 of them were...Read this update
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April 25, 2005
Party
This Saturday we are throwing a party at our house. Anyone in town is encouraged to come by. Our last party was a big success and we even turned a slight profit. I designed this poster, though my friend...Read this update
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April 05, 2005
O Glorious Rain
Last night at about 2 am I was lying in bed at my guesthouse up in Kampong Chhnang watching the Discovery Channel when I realized that an odd noise was coming from the window. At first I thought it was...Read this update
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March 11, 2005
Busy, Busy, Busy, Busy
"Governor, how are you?" "Ohhhhhh! busy, busy, busy, busy" Often times the Governor repeats words over and over when he is trying to emphasise a point. A few weeks ago, the CPP (Cambodian Peoples Party) had their annual party conference...Read this update
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February 14, 2005
Rolling with Heat
Good Afternoon. I apologize for my month-long absence from posting. I know there are many of you who have been faithful followers of my misadventures. My life has changed a bit since I stopped travelling a few months ago. When...Read this update
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January 07, 2005
New Years Rally to Bokor
Every year, I hope for a legendary bash to ring in the New Year. Usually, New Years parties have never live up to their hype. At New Year’s party a few years ago, we got into a brawl at...Read this update
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December 29, 2004
Tragedies and Festivities
A massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra sent biblical tsunamis across the Indian Ocean the day after Christmas. As of now, the death toll stands at 57,000, though this number should rise considerably over the next few weeks. Thailand...Read this update
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November 27, 2004
Fear and Loathing at the Water Festival
The annual Water Festival hit Phnom Penh this past weekend. If I am living here next year, I will be sure and head down to the beach and avoid the whole scene. The festival was interesting, but the hordes of...Read this update
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November 22, 2004
Working Man
Well it's official, I have given up life on the road for a steady job. I had my first day of work today and it went surprisingly well. I haven't taught English for a good 6 months (then again, I...Read this update
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November 18, 2004
Another Week at Chiva's
A week spent at Chiva's Shack does a body good. If you recall from my last visit to Sihanoukville, I spent a good deal of time living with Chiva and his family on the beach. They provide free accomadation for...Read this update
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October 09, 2004
Change of Plans
First here is a brief recount of my visit to Angkor: Our first day, Darren and I hired out moto drivers to take us to a temple about 60 km away called Beng Mealea, which is not apart of the...Read this update
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October 08, 2004
Temple Mania
One of the more popular destinations in SE Asia is the temples of Angkor in Siam Reap. From the 9th - 12th centuries, a sizable civilization flourished in Cambodia which at its height, controlled parts of Thailand, Laos, and...Read this update
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October 01, 2004
Sleeping with the Monks
Sorry again for the lapse in postings, but I have been at the beach down here in Sihanoukville (affectionately known as Snookyville) where the days are lazy and the nights hazy. The beach scene is pretty chill compared to...Read this update
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September 22, 2004
Flying Mud, Flying Neil
As I was walking towards the guesthouse that I intended to stay at on the lake tonight here in Phnom Penh, I came across a large crowd gathered in the middle of the street. I use the word 'street' in...Read this update
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