Category Archives: Road Trippin’

The Misty Mountains

[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

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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City Of Angels

[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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Now, That Hit The Fucking Spot!

Just finished off four small Durian; you gotta know: Durianless since Sunday, I was, previous to having done, one unhappy camper. I did share ’em out with the De Talak peeps; so it weren’t quite the gluttonous outburst as it … Continue reading

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Timeout

Back in Vientiane, tired but fine. Yesterday morning, Sunday, woke up bright and early and hoofed it down to the Kanchanaburi bus terminal. The ride in to Bangkok was about 15 Baht cheaper than had been the ride out, and … Continue reading

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