Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Misty Mountains

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Eddie

[dc]L[/dc]aotians have this vocalisation they execute all the time. It’s just a little exclamation; meaning much the same as, I do suspect, “Sheeyit.” But it slays me every time I hear it (which, when in Laos, is quite frequently indeed). … Continue reading →

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Encore

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Eddie

Train from Bangkok to Nong Khai was a fit-throwing Hellride of certain magnitude. Departed Bangkok about an hour behind schedule, owing to heavy rains. Then we made a very long layover a few hours north – the reason was explained … Continue reading →

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Bangkok: Every Day A Fucking Miracle

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Eddie

[dc]Y[/dc]es, it’s true: I have penned the Bangkok Tourist Dept.’s perfect tagline – now, it only needs implementation… It is, I should think, an accurate reading of the situation. Just so many cool/funny/interesting/weird people, places, and things in this city. … Continue reading →

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City Of Angels

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Eddie

[dc]B[/dc]ack in Bangkok, where it’s currently raining like a motherfucker. Kind of puts the kibosh on the day’s plans — but it’s also so much fun to watch! So, my passport is stamped for the twenty-third, my plan, upon arriving, … Continue reading →

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These Island Lives

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Eddie

[dc]G[/dc]ot the bus, of the Friday AM, down to Balik Pulau and placed a call to my connection (name of “Leong”). He came to get me and took me back to his house to sign in. Quite one of the … Continue reading →

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