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Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Trat March 6th 2006

Looks like the last entry by Shaun was 3/6/06, so i'll update. Friday 3/4/06 left Cave Lodge at Tam Lot Cave. Did a partial tour of cave. Rode bamboo raft halfway through cave then hiked approx. 45 min. - 1 hr. inside cave very interesting. Large Blue Carp in the total darkness of the cave. very cool, this was on 3/2/06 or 3/3/06 I seem to have lost track of the days, must be having a good holiday if I can't remember what day it is or i'm remaining plastered on Thai Whiskey, oooooh so good. Visited Night Market in Chiang Mai on Friday night 3/3/06, more shopping than anyone could ever want. Shaun took me to the food section as he had been there the night before. That place is hugh, at least one city ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Trat March 3rd 2006

I can't remember Tuesday. I love being on holiday! Wednesday we went to a market with Pong and Roger, did some painting, and Sandra cooked roast chicken, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, lots of vegetables, and a fruit salad. Bad news however, Roger lost his job, he was an English teacher at the University in Buriram. They laid off all the English teachers who weren't Thai - I think 4 or 5. He has worked there for 7 years. He is trying to find a job at another University in Surin, which is about 60km away, but gas is as expensive here as it is in the states and the commute takes about 1 hour each way. Anyway, pray for Roger and their family. Fortunately he has severence pay through the end of March, but after that who ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Trat September 28th 2005

- FOOD: Pizza - so un-Thai, but so good. - AREA: Ok for a border town with all the amenities I needed. - ACCOMMODATION: Pop Guest House - sweet bamboo walled rooms and a HOT shower at last! - PEOPLE: Sad goodbyes to the animals and Tania; 12 people squashed into taxi truck; chatty girl interrupting 'Girl, Interrupted'! Wed 28th: Tigs looked very confused as we were packing our bags and we had to say sad goodbyes to him. I hope the next people treat him well. The score with the taxi is that you just stand on the side of the road on the hour and hope one comes along. Which it did. Good job we were one of the first pick ups as by the time it reached the ferry port, there were 12 ... read more




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