So after trekking over the Pakora Pass, we spent about 4 days living with a family from Pakora, recovering from the rigours of walking. Unfortunately that meant that only 7 days were left until the polo tournament started. The idea of walking all the way to Shandur therefore went out of the window, and was instead replaced with "well, let's just see how far we get, and then get on a bus when we run out of time." So freed from major time constraints, another trek was found - this time the 5 day walk over Punji Pass - another 4700 [View Full Entry]

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Back home in the Rice Fields Tuesday 15th July PHOTOS TO COME SOON - I HAVE HAD NO SPARE TIME FOR BLOGGING Samui has the nicest airport that I have used with it’s tropical gardens and open air departure lounges. We made it to the airport on time after a late night beforehand. Once we arrived in Bangkok we caught a taxi to the Mo Chit bus terminal as we were heading for Korat and Chock Chai to see my friend's family again and to attend the Hea-Teun-Cow-Pam-Sa Buddhist festival on Wednesday. It took 3.5 hours to get to Korat on [View Full Entry]

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So Colin and I are here in an internet cafe (1 Baht per hour) in the aftermath of the Full Moon Party. Well, what can I say about that party except... we came, we went, we left (early). The party definitely wasn't our scene though we did have fun with all of our friends. It certainly was what we expected - a huge dance party on the beach but I guess I forgot to consider where everyone went to pee (the ocean!) and throw up (also the ocean) and swim/dance (again, the ocean). So, it was a bit of a disturbing [View Full Entry]

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It's a place not to be missed hey guys, im back again. sorry tht i've gone missing for a day. Yesterdays task was just too physically demanding i got knocked out cold. i cannot expect to leave cambodia without seeing the Angkhor temples. many pple have this misconception tht there is only the angkhor wat to visit and i must admit tht i myself am guilty of having this impression. Angkhor wat is just one of the hundreds of temples/ cities/palaces in the angkhor region, some more mesmerizing than others. many of them sadly have been destroyed by polpot and today, [View Full Entry]

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T-Shirt Slogans *Outragous when I move my body *For you, splendid smile *We have super grass *My heart lives in the dast *Industrial Dub Folk Acid *This bag is not a toy Menu items *vhiski *jin *rom *Long Icelend Ice Tea [View Full Entry]

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We made it on time to Saigon last night, the flight was uneventful. Today we have a morning tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, where we will crawl around underground as well as have the opportunity to fire automatic weapons and buy war souvenirs. No thanks. After lunch we will visit the War Remnants Museum, touted as the best in Siagon. I think it's going to be a long, hot serious day. So, you ask is it clean here? No it is not clean here, the streets are dirty and dusty, the motos spew exhaust, people smoke everywhere and you have [View Full Entry]

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Well my goodbyes have started already as I finished school on Friday for the summer vacation. i have finished teaching most of my classes although will return to Bonghwa and Bongseong middle schools for one day each at the end of August. Had to say goodbye to my elementary school though which was too sad!! Am going to miss those kids so much!!! So here's some pictures of my last few days at school - very sad and upsetting. Many of my classes had thrown parties for me which was really sweet - bringing in cake, crisps, drinks it was so [View Full Entry]

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Heeeyyy everyone, Hope you're all well? Mimsy thank you for your comment, yes we're teaching full time this week i.e. from Monday :) You have to be very flexible on this scheme as things can change last minute, i.e. no pottery village unfortunately :( Woooow very pleased to hear about your show anyway - and did everyone laugh!? Obviously must have been a huge success with a sell out - well done!!! I'll e-mail properly soon :) Bear, eek how did the walk go? We were both thinking of you (but not hugely envious on this occassion I might add!!) I [View Full Entry]

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Museums Aplenty in Seoul My visits to the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMa, line 1 or 2 to City Hall subway station, exits 1, 11, 12) have been more interesting than I thought they would be. First I stumbled on it after visiting the Deoksugung Palace grounds and seeing the changing of the guard. You may find something great, or you may not like it too much, but it is only 700 Won (70 cents) so it is worth a try if you are in the vicinity of Deoksugung Palace and City Hall. Chun's Paintings For example, they had an excellent [View Full Entry]

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Hi Everyone. Our Saturday was mostly spent with me having a stomach ache and NOT being able to be too far from the toilet.... we ate in at the hotel and enjoyed the pumkin soup and squid with ink noodles.... We met an australian woman in the outside lobby and she has been teaching in china for 10 years...We spoke of Politics and the whole world hopes Obama will be our new president......Theres thoughtrs that busch will start something bigger If that's possible with the middle east and americans will all think they have to vote for Mccain to get us [View Full Entry]

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