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Alright, I know I’ve been crap at posting lately, but it’s not my fault! The only reason this is getting posted is through the grace of Buddha and his karmatic rewards. See, I’m stuck on dial-up, which though slow usually allows some movement on the web. However, for whatever reason every time I’ve tried to …

September 30, 2005
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Not Long In Dandong

But you don’t really need long… Monday Maggie and I took our trip up to Dandong and I think we were both pleasantly surprised by the congeniality of the place. Though I guess Maggie’s disposition is a little slanted, this being the first time she’s really travelled anywhere – and it’s only 4.5 hours away. …

September 23, 2005
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Back To School

It’s funny how for years after finishing high school I had this light-hearted feeling come June and dreaded sinking sensation come September; residual from my scholastic days. Finally, in recent history, I’ve been able to shake this feeling and live every day as if it was the bland repetition that it is. However, it’s September, …

September 17, 2005
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Diggin’ the ‘kok

[1] Random beach shot. [2] Khao San at night. I think I’m finally getting the hang of this city. My first trip to Thailand I loathed Bangkok, and when I got here this time I had much the same opinion. Even compared to China, there is just a plethora of people waiting to rip you …

September 12, 2005
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Rain Rain Go Away

My god, when they say ‘the rainy season’ they don’t mess around. It’s rained every day since I got here. At first it was charming, but now having no dry clothes and no tan, I’m getting a bit tired of it. [1] A rainy day lying in a hammock. [2] I couldn’t resist taking this …

September 9, 2005
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Bye Bye Bangkok

Arrival on Koh Chang. After a somewhat adventuresome weekend in the sweaty city of Bangkok, Freddy and I have made it to Koh Chang – Thailand’s second largest island (though I think it is in close running with Samui). As mentioned, Saturday night we headed out on the town. After stumbling into a high-priced pick-a-girl …

September 7, 2005
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All Thai’d Up

Khao San Rd. So, as of about 9:30 p.m. last night I’ve made my return to Thailand. It’s been a year and a half since I’ve seen Rieng, Ree, Tee and Khak – but getting back to their home via a very curteous pick-up by Tee I realized that time has done little to kill …

September 3, 2005
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Shanghai’d!

The Bund – Day and Night. We arrived in Shanghai (上海) yesterday at about noon and it’s been full-on since. After getting in the cab bound for Justin’s place on Tuesday morning I learned that bringing my stuff to his abode was not such a hot idea due to the fact that Future School just …

September 1, 2005
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Hit The Bag

Right, I’m packed and just about to shut down this laptop and bring all my crap to Justin’s where I’ll be storing it for the next 2 1/2 weeks while I’m in Shanghai/Thailand. I’ve gotta book it because I still have to set up a bank account and get a towel before boarding my train …

August 30, 2005
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Dalian Forest Zoo – Caged

Alright, this is technically post-happening, as I’m posting this at the start of October, but pro-dating it to reflect when I went as I realized I never gave a proper description of my trip to the Dalian Forest Zoo. I guess I should start by saying that my opinion of zoos is divided. I recognize …

August 29, 2005
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Who’s That Girl?

“A good traveller has no fixed plan and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Zi (老子) So, my mother has made it clear that perhaps a bit more information about Maggie is needed – and I guess that’s fair, as I’ve only ever dropped hints on here about her and suddenly I’ve decided to …

August 28, 2005
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