I am a graduate student of anthropology in my mid-20's focusing on sustainable community-based tourism. I am from Philadelphia (U.S) and I am married to Woods who writes funny, scary, and affecting stories and sets them to punk/western/surf/folk music. I usually do not travel in comfort but I do travel well.
Update: I spent last summer (2007) in Vietnam working as an intern with Counterpart International doing community-based tourism research and planning outside of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. After receiving my Masters degree in Applied Anthropology in ... full info
The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc...more info
glad you're feeling a little better I finally got a chance to catch up on my missy-related reading, so have been living the drama of the past few days in just these past few minutes. I'm glad you're getting a little better, but I would recommend taking a gigantic swig of the illicit vietnamese medicine while you still have the excuse. what could go wrong?
I Agree with Patrick... ...and that scares me. I would consider trying the medicine as an integral part of the Participant-Observation process. Just make sure you have witnesses to document the results--preferably on film. ;-)
Your paddle technique looks pretty good, but those bulky PFDs can't be fun to use.
Scott--the one-time kayak instructor/guide
kayaking Amy and I might have a chance to go kayaking in Ketchikan, Alaska. I was on the fence before, but these photos are making me think it would really be a spectacular experience. I haven't done too much kayaking- I tend to like canoeing better. But since we'd be going in 2-person canoes, I'll just let Amy paddle! :)
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glad you're feeling a little better
I finally got a chance to catch up on my missy-related reading, so have been living the drama of the past few days in just these past few minutes. I'm glad you're getting a little better, but I would recommend taking a gigantic swig of the illicit vietnamese medicine while you still have the excuse. what could go wrong?
From Blog: More Kayaking Photos From Phong Nha Ke Bang