Monthly Archives: February 2012

Stupid, Meet Idiot

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Eddie

Well, my ass most definitely did not appreciate the ride from Vang Vieng to Vientiane. The road alternates in roughly quarter-mile sections of paved and dirt/rock the entire four-hour trip. Bump, bump, in other words. How the road from a … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Eddie

[Written Monday, February The 27th, Afternoon] Great day for hiking, as it stayed overcast throughout. The sun has been mind-meltingly hot lately, even though it’s still nominally the cool season. Definitely a nice change-of-pace. Almost too nice, though, as it … Continue reading →

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Go Listen Here Now

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Eddie

Hi, another podcast recommendation from me — and couldn’t possibly recommend this one more enthusiastically. Episode #34 of the Extra-Environmentalist podcast, an interview with Morris Berman. Had not previously heard of him, but he’s one helluva whip-smart cat. It’s a … Continue reading →

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The Perils Of The Klutzhood

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Eddie

Awoke quite early yesterday, Friday – 5:45 in the AM – to give myself plenty of time to hoof it to the bus station for the 7:30 departure. Ended up getting delayed straight away when I went to leave and … Continue reading →

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Plain As Dust

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Eddie

[Written Wednesday, February The 22nd, Night] Booked a tour of the Jars sites for tomorrow, which turns out to be only $20. Seems like a great deal. After that, made the one-hour jaunt to the bus station, to purchase a … Continue reading →

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