A new Lion in the den

---

A new Lion in the den

 South America » Ecuador » Quito » Quito By Next stop Quito
June 15th 2007
Tim Clougherty Yes,I know its been a while but when no one reads this why bother..but In a effort to see if others like me are out there here goes..

Managua was dull and all work,so I departed on JAN 15TH and headed to my new home in Thailand..I love thailand,yes like so many others i have sucomeded to its charms and now call it home.I spent many months looking and looking fir a place to call home.I traveled around Thailand visiting Kohn Kean,Nong Kai,Chang Rai and Puhket and Pattaya.In the end i have found a little village called Kata Noi to call home.

After visiting Laosand Manila as well..i felt a need to go back to work..hence my new assignment.Quito Ecuador will be my home for the next year or so..My lust for travel is still unabated,however I have a new mistress as well..Taking pictures travel has brought out the fun in taking pictures so come and see all here and my site on www.flickr.com look up toomuch31us and you will find me.. Enjoy

---

Photos

thai child
this little girl came right up to me and smiled.. her mom gave me permission to take her photo and handed me her email address..I sent her a copy

monk ceremony
I was invited by my friend may to attend a ceremony where a young man was to become a monk..here he is with may

monk ceremony
This is Nom..

monk ceremony
Mon and his mother saying goodbye

monk ceremony
the entire village came and had a big party..

monk ceremony
Even I was invited to share in the celebration..tradition calls for the friends of the man to make sure his feet dont touch the ground ..

monk ceremony
paying respects

monk ceremony
a great day..until the rain came,still it didnt spoil the day

monk ceremony
a new friend

Comments

[Peg]

Your new mistress
And here, I thought I was your new mistress... too bad. Your pics from Thailand are amazing. Here's hoping you do Quito just as much justice with the camera. Looking forward to following your travels.

[Christine Clougherty]

so where are you living?
Hi Tim! thanks for sending me this. I didn't know you were on a new assignment in Ecuador but calling Thailand home. Where is Kata Noi? I don't know Thailand that well, but a brief general whereabouts would be fun to know. I have been to Bangkok, Phuket, and a beach resort south of Hua Hin (can't remember the name at the moment - having a junior moment). Have a good weekend! Love, Christine

[Next stop Quito]

kata noi
Kata Noi IS 12K South of Phuket away from the tourist beach in Patong.. Yeah I basicially have moved to Thailand..I want to live near the beach so why not Thailand.. Quito came up real fast..been here 2 weeks..very nice place..t

[Mike C]

New time zone?
Hey Tim, Thanks for the pics, looks like a fun place to visit. Maybe we will come to town on December. Keep me updated.