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Procession of 10,000 Monks
In December, we woke up about 6am and headed to town for the Processions of 10,000 monks. As the name would suggestion, the event features 10,000 plus monks who walk down the street and receive alms...
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Chiang Mai Flower Festival Parade
To quote Clark Griswold*, “I love a parade.” (He was probably quoting someone else but it is always his voice in my head when I think that thought.) And so, after about 4 hours of sleep, I woke up on...
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Doi Inthanon, a park of beauty
Doi Inthanon National Park hosts the highest point in Thailand at 2565.3341 meters above sea level and has an impressive collection of birds, animals, plants and flowers within its border. As Chiang...
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Crystal clear water in Krabi
My friend recently commented, “You two seem to be visiting the beauty spots of Thailand” and my visit to Ta Pom Klong Song Nam definitely fits. Located in Krabi Province, in the south of Thailand, it...
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My reason to wake up on Friday mornings
I am typically a night owl so to wake up at a reasonable hour most mornings causes a lot of grumbling and typically an obligation to fulfill (like Thai Language Classes). Fridays are the exception...
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A Royal Birthday Celebration!
Thailand is currently celebrating the 60th birthday of their beloved Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the third child of the King. The 60th birthday is considered auspicious as it is the fifth cycle...
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Songkran in Chiang Mai – love or leave it?
Thai New Year or Songkran has the distinction (like Christmas for some) of being a beloved and yet dreaded holiday. My first year in Thailand, I was beyond excited to see Bangkok’s city water-fight...
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Lisu Weaving Workshop and Culture!
Since coming to Thailand, I’ve fallen in love with all of the Handicrafts of the “Hill Tribes” in Thailand. Each Hill Tribe has their own patterns and colors which you begin to recognize as you move...
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Breath-taking beauty in Bai Tu Long Bay
The most frequent recommendation I heard while preparing for my trip to Vietnam was to go to Ha Long Bay. As it turns out, the best cruise in Ha Long Bay is actually to cruise out of it, and into Bai...
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Arty weekend around Austin.
As it’s been many months and I have a new (temporary) home and new (permanent?) camera, here are a few images from my weekend. I am taking in as much of Austin and the surrounding areas before I mosey...
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