Author: Mike

Blue Skies

Posted by | Mar 29, 2007 | |

Even though it is currently the ‘dry season’ in Thailand, there has been a bit of rain. One night there was even a spectacular electrical storm. But today, the skies are blue…

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Night blooming flowers

Posted by | Mar 27, 2007 | |

I have this palm like plant right in front of the bungalow I am staying in which only flowers at night. During the day the buds look like they are going to burst open. As it becomes dark, the flowers open revealing these pink...

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Clothes washing

Posted by | Mar 21, 2007 | |

After a week in Thailand, I haven’t been in a place long enough to get my clothes washed. Most places charge around 35 baht ($1$) a kilo. As I was carrying out my washing, a foreigner who is working in the place I am...

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Koh Chang

Posted by | Mar 20, 2007 | |

I caught the bus and ferry from Bangkok to Koh Chang today. I was here last year and liked it so much that I decided to come back for a while. I got the same room as I stayed in last time. It is a little more expensive than last...

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Maesot

Posted by | Mar 17, 2007 | |

I travelled to Maesot today. It is the most western spot of Thailand on the Moe River which you can cross over to Myanmar (Burma). Not a pretty spot, but an interesting place with an interesting mix of people.

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