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Chiang Mai Soooo Nice

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Zachary Cole

Our second stop in Thailand took us to Chiang Mai. After settling into our new residence, we went to find the balloon festival. We had seen hot air balloons on the bus ride into the city and had seen signs … Continue reading →

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Kohsan Road Delicacies

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Zachary Cole

During our stay in Bangkok we found that street food was mostly better and less expensive than the brick and mortar establishments on the other side of the street. Outside the Sawadsee Smile Guest House, one vendor made the best … Continue reading →

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sawasdee smile (hello smile)

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Zachary Cole

Sawasdee krub, which means hello in Thai, was the first Thai phrase I learned on the airplane from Hong Kong to Bangkok. It was also the first to get corrected! The in-flight magazine had a list of useful phrases, which … Continue reading →

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Westward Bound

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Zachary Cole

Flying on the Denver to San Francisco leg of a longer journey got me thinking about the west in general. I started reading a book called “Botany of Desire”. It starts by talking about Johnny Appleseed and his movement west … Continue reading →

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Dancing With The Sunset

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Zachary Cole

You don’t need to be traveling to see great scenes unfold. On my commute home one evening, I spotted Kara on the rings at the beach in Santa Monica. She wore a blue skirt and tube top as she floated … Continue reading →

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