http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/ en-us 2004-03-01T05:16:23-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001785.shtml This is a fun article written by a volunteer at Aki Ra's Landmine museum about playing football with some of the students there. Football in the Minefield... Cambodia Ravensong 2004-03-01T05:16:23-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001777.shtml So 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... About Ravensong Ravensong 2004-02-29T03:16:33-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001753.shtml Hey! 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 :)... Sanuk! Ravensong 2004-02-27T08:12:41-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001734.shtml Aki 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... Cambodia Ravensong 2004-02-26T22:32:36-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001717.shtml One 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.... Sanuk! Ravensong 2004-02-24T06:16:44-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001686.shtml The 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.... Cambodia Ravensong 2004-02-22T00:00:18-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001684.shtml I 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... Cambodia Ravensong 2004-02-21T06:27:47-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001589.shtml 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... Random List Ravensong 2004-02-12T00:17:55-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001578.shtml I 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,... Thailand Ravensong 2004-02-11T10:00:08-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001574.shtml For 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... Thailand Ravensong 2004-02-11T06:47:42-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001535.shtml So 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... Thailand Ravensong 2004-02-07T08:21:59-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001470.shtml It's so funny watching the Democratic primaries from Thailand. I can't believe Dean did so badly in the most recent primaries. On the otherhand, I'm really glad that John Edwards is doing so well. I always liked him more than... Sanuk! Ravensong 2004-01-31T04:00:43-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001469.shtml Now, most of you know that I have a very Asian attitude when it comes to shoes; you should take them off when you're in other people's houses, and people should take their shoes off when they visit yours. I... Thailand Ravensong 2004-01-31T03:36:08-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001460.shtml Everyone always cautions you about eating street food when you travel, but I've had few bad experiences with street food in foreign countries. I've had more cases of food poisoning from greasy spoon diners in the states than from traveling... Thailand Ravensong 2004-01-29T23:51:53-05:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/ravensong/archives/001432.shtml So, after thinking long and hard about it, I decided against going to Cambodia for the time being. One of them is that I recently misaligned my spine. I've been seeing a doctor/chiropractor here in Bangkok (He's Thai, but went... Thailand Ravensong 2004-01-27T00:42:15-05:00