Khao Lak Beach: It’s been a wet day.
May 31, 2012 in Asia, Thailand, Travelogue
It occurred to me today that the roar of the ocean on Khao Lak beach is only about a two thirds the relentless crash of the waves against rock and […]
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Thai Train Travel: Bangkok to Surat Thani
May 29, 2012 in Asia, Thailand, Travelogue
The train from Bangkok to Surat Thani clacks along on slightly misaligned rails as the bustling city gives way to pastoral country side. The concrete jungle is replaced with […]
Bangkok’s Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha: Photo Essay
May 28, 2012 in Asia, Thailand, Travelogue
Today we visited the Grand Palace & The Temple of the Emerald Buddha Which is actually carved out of Jade, but who’s looking that close? There’s no way to describe […]
Bangkok-First Impressions
May 27, 2012 in Asia, Thailand, Travelogue
We’ve been in Bangkok thirty hours now. I confess to sleeping fully half of that time. I went to bed humming, “Hello jet-lag my old friend…” a la “Sound of […]
Etihad Airways Flight 140: Toronto to Abu Dhabi, seat 53A
May 25, 2012 in Asia, Canada, North America, Thailand, Travelogue
The view from 37,000 feet is wide and we’re flying over an ocean of sand. The lines that mark the porous sandstone, carved from countless years of erosion by water […]
The Calm Before The Storm
May 22, 2012 in Canada, North America, Travelogue
This is what’s known as the calm before the storm. This island is always a quiet space for us, but more so this week. It feels a bit as though […]
Nothing Says, “Welcome Home,” Like A Dead Turtle
May 16, 2012 in Canada, North America, Travelogue
Nothing says “Welcome home,” like a huge dead turtle, lovingly collected and artistically laid by Gramps in the driveway as a gift for his boys. There was much discussion over […]
Of Great-Great-Great Grandpa & ghosts
May 15, 2012 in North America, Travelogue, United States
Today has been a quiet spot in the midst of a frenetic tour. I sat for a long half an hour and inhaled the quiet as the sun set, in […]
Location Independent: Live & Work Anywhere… even Indiana
May 6, 2012 in North America, Travelogue, United States
It’s been a week and a half since we left the cottage and we’re beginning to find our groove. “Deep sigh… I’m so glad to be back on the road […]
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