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Well, although not quite as theatrical or literary as the cry from Richard III in Shakespeare’s play by that name, my trip would have been quite different if I had not had access to sim or chip cards for my telephone. Modern telecommunication has changed the … Read more...
Continue reading...→Hiccup. Hiccup. Hiccup…… arghhhhh I broke one of my own rules and devoured a few of pieces of ‘mieng kham’, a delicious treat with a potent kick should it contain chili peppers. I had been standing in the evening market in downtown Sakhon Nakorn when I noticed a small stand where fresh … Read more...
Continue reading...→I had learned my lesson. We all learn from our mistakes – at least I hope we do. I got really comfortable in my seat on the bus, had my hoodie handy, and was already wearing a long-sleeve sweatshirt underneath my jacket. I had charged up the battery on my phone, but … Read more...
Continue reading...→A few days after arrival, one of the ‘old hands’ had volunteered to take me to my future place of work, 100 kilometers west of the capital. It was a welcome relief to get away from the city; its traffic, pollution and constant oppressive heat were more than enough for a while. This … Read more...
Continue reading...→The view from the backseat of the car was interesting; the countryside was green, the road condition not too bad, and the hills provided plenty of diversion. The conversation along the way was lively, and I got a precis on the political, economic and social regression of a country that had built … Read more...
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