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October 16th 2007

Published: October 16th 2007

One thing is for sure about traveling; you can never fully describe or explain everything you see and experience. You can’t capture every photo you desire or recall every unique character you cross. I know I’ve said this many times before, but I was reminded of this once again as I traveled north through the southern most region of Thailand. I was trapped in the back of a speeding mini-bus,... Read Full Entry

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The temple roof tops in Bangkok

Litttle Buddha Boys

Another Giant Buddha

How big do they really need to keep making this guy?

People gather to pray and burn incense ate the feet of the giant Buddha

A local monk taking a break to cool off and catch up on a little news

At the Gem factory observing the whole process from start to finish

Sapphires and Rubys

Ladies, stop your drooling!

Statues of past monks stand outside the temple

A temple by the river

The river system that runs through downtown is extremely polluted.

A hazy view of Bangkok from the Golden Mount

The peak of the Golden Mount

On top of the Golden Mount

Monks gather to watch a Tennessee Vols football game

Pick an ID, Pick a profession...why bother with all that school work?

My new IDs

Another temple - I don't know why I keep adding these...they're everywhere.

Children gather to pray to the many idols

Bells line the stairway up to the Golden Mount

I guess it's kinda like a Buddhist door bell...at least that's my guess.

The end of another day

Have a good one and enjoy work!

Doctor -or- Bonehead

Yeah, I'm going to have to lean towards Bonehead. When medication says stay out of direct sunlight, I've discovered that they really mean it; its not just a myth. This is another fine demonstration provided by yours truly for the benifit and knowledge of my faithful readers. Notice the nice little thump the sore adds to my head (this is six days after when the swelling had gone down).

16th October 2007

zac
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Well, I'd have to say those are some of the most beautiful pictures/landscapes I've seen. I'm glad you're getting to see it all first hand; I feel priviledged just seeing the photos. Anyway, have fun with that sunburn (that's gotta suck) and be careful.

16th October 2007

Zac
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Oh, and by the way, if you can find a big cheap diamond at a discount gem thingy, I'll pay you back (I'll probably be needing it about when you return).

23rd October 2007

Jackie
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Hi
I've been reading your blogs which are very informative and entertaining! I'm going to be traveling Thailand, Laos, Viet Nam, and Cambodia this winter so I get excited reading about your adventures! Is the sunburn/medical warning regarding Malaria medication by chance? I picked some pills up today and know that's a possible side-effect. Also, I'm prob going to be traveling alone (white female american)...I shouldn't have a prob meeting other travelers though right? because I'm not too keen on being alone there...

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