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Singapore by day

Click on the photo above to open the photo album. Wan and I both had a great time in Singapore. It is a unique place. I don’t know why we did not go sooner. Our good friend, Ralph, took great … Continue reading

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Singapore by night

Singapore is exceptionally beautiful, day or night. Click on the Merlion, above, to open the photo album.

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recent culinary adventures in Singapore

We had a great time in Singapore, and I will post a couple of more photo albums from our sightseeing (this one is about the food we encountered). Click here to open the photo album.

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100 days – anatomy of a rice crop

Click here to open photo album consisting of 26 photos taken over a 107 day time span.

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Village Chieftan’s daughter weds and the villagers are treated to a party

Yesterday there was a big party in the village to celebrate the wedding of the village chieftan’s (poo yai baan’s) daughter. (below) One of the featured entertainers. For some reason I kept thinking about “Hot Pants” by the late, great … Continue reading

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Baan Sabai – new guest house near the new Chiang Mai bus terminal

I noticed this new, clean-looking guest house less than 100 meters from the new Chiang Mai Bus Terminal #3, which is directly across the road from the Arcade Bus Terminal.

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Kamala’s – new guest house near Miguel’s

If you leave Miguel’s heading south (with the flow of traffic) and turn left at the first soi you come to, you will run into this place. It is down past the Funky Monkey Guest House on the left. It … Continue reading

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Baan Chinnakarn near Miguel’s in Chiang Mai

I stayed here for 4 nights recently and was pleased with the room and the rate. 450 baht per night. Air-con, fridge, TV, internet (via cable not Wi-Fi). Very clean. Good location on a side street very close to Miguel’s … Continue reading

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สงกรานต์ – Songkran, the Thai New Year festival

Songkran kicked into high gear today with lots of water being flung at people in cars and on motorbikes. I even got soaked on foot, out for an evening walk. But, it is all in good fun. I din’t get … Continue reading

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My Birthday Dinner

Why dine by the riverside, when you can dine in the river? Wan toiling over a hot fire, grilling pork collar. Smoky and delicious! Keep the birthday cake. I will take the pork. The grilled squid were also a big … Continue reading

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