Author Archives: Eddie

World Of Durian

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Eddie

You’re a monk of a certain age. You’ve attained a level of respect. You’re entitled to travel in style, you’re… The weather here in Chanthaburi can’t seem to make up its mind. Partly sunny, mostly cloudy, spitting rain, torrential downpour: … Continue reading →

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How Much Can One Man Eat?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Eddie

World Durian Festival 2012 off to a rousing start, as my billfold is already several ounces lighter than it so recently had been. Tonight’s Bill Of Fare:

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Now, That Hit The Fucking Spot!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Eddie

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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Everybody’s Got Something To Hide (Except For Me And My Buddha)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Eddie

So it came to pass that on Monday evening, I kept asking the staffer here at the guest house whether there would be a parade next day in honour of International Labour? She kept answering that, not to worry, the … Continue reading →

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Timeout

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Eddie

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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