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A Day in the Life of "Sala"  (Aug 13 '06)
Okay, I've been a little delinquent in writing this week - sorry! It's only been a week, but I'm completely loving the laid back atmosphere of Thailand. I have no idea what happens to time here, but ...
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Non Som Boon (Sue's Village)  (Feb 09 '06)
"Try a Squat Toilet and Bucket Shower!"
After our 12 hr train trip from Bangkok Dennis (Sams Uncle), his wife Sue and their baby, Craig (his friend), Sam and Katherine and I finally arrived at our ...
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No School - It's a holiday  (Aug 14 '06)
I'm not sure exactly what holiday it is, but we didn't have school today. This has actually given me a nice extended weekend, since we don't have English classes on Fridays. The Queen's birthday ...
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A tearful goodbye  (Apr 04 '07)
I have just arrived in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos after crossing the boarder from Nongkhai. It is great to be back in the world of internet and shops, a big change from a dust track and ...
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Our drive to the Laos border in Chiang Khong takes about 7 hours from Chiang Mai, but the scenery is beautiful and Thomas is good at pointing out things of interest like these recycled garbage cans ...
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A Day at Secondary School  (Aug 16 '06)
Last week, Alex and I taught at the Phon Phisai primary school - grades 1-3. During this time the secondary school, equivalent to MS + HS, have been closed as students recoup from exams. Lee had ...
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A Weekend in Nong Khai  (Aug 19 '06)
On Thursday I ended my second week of school – I can’t believe it is going so fast! Well, I talked to Jack, and starting next Monday I’m going to be switching to the secondary school. Of course, one ...
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Back to Vientiane  (Feb 10 '07)
"drinking beer lao by the river and just chilling seemed to be the right thing to do in Laos"
Though I'd set my alarm at 06.00, I was woken up earlier at 04.00 by the nearby temple's gong. Tried to sleep ...
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Overland Hanoi to Bangkok  (Apr 07 '02)
SabaiiDii is the greeting for hello!We will overland with Intrepid (www.intrepidtravel.com) from Hanoi through Laos to Bangkok 7 April - 21 April 2002 on their 15 day tour (LST) so probably not much ...
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Laid back Laos!  (Mar 05 '07)
"The feel here is most definitely one of a small town"
The pace has definitely slowed - and we're in the capital city of Laos! If this is the Laos equivalent of "hustle and bustle" I wonder what it's ...
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