Monthly Archives: April 2010

Songkran Festival

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Michael

The Thai New Year — Year of the Tiger. Words don’t do justice. Nor do pictures. Maybe video will show the wildness. Songkran Festival Luckily we were spared during our meal. From the street level. Street level view from Songkran … Continue reading →

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Delicious Fish Food

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Michael

Ah, the culinary world of Thailand. And Southeast Asia for that matter. What a major draw for our travels. And we have had our fish balls and seen our fair share of dried fish at the markets. I am still … Continue reading →

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Road Rules? Make ’em up as you go

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Michael

One once described dodging traffic in SE Asia as a great game of Frogger. Well, the game only works here if you attempt to cross the street. Otherwise, you will be waiting on the sidewalk waiting for the safest and … Continue reading →

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Have we mentioned the food?

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Brooke

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Vacation vaccination preparation

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Brooke

Typhoid? Check. Hep A? Half check. (Why only a half check? This vaccine requires two doses for full immunity, and I only had time enough to get one of the two required shots. Perhaps it would be more accurate to … Continue reading →

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