Archive for 2010

Good News

Congratulations to Geoffrey, Dahye, and Tharum! Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? Yes! (And you will join the wedding next week!!) --------------------------------- In Asia (especially Cambodia), people tend to be more discreet about relationships.  Once a wedding date is set?  ...

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Still Life With Dog

Spotted on Street 19. Tags: cambodia,dog,photography

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Probably my most 'Not Safe For Work' post ever. I was at Mother in Law's. (The restaurant, not the person.) And it's such an innocuous eatery until you get to the menu... Let's just say it was a vegetarian evening.  :) Tags: cambodia,food,vietnamese

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Bopha Chiang Mai 2010

Right, how did I end up teaching a ballroom dance class in Chiang Mai? Well, the Mekong ICT Camp introduced a segment on 'Unconferences'. We were encouraged to choose a topic that was not our primary skill or occupation. Sunil chose palmistry. (Hugely popular).  Michael chose yoga. I raised my hand ...

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"You come to see the Monster?" I was asked. I nodded and got pointed upstairs to the Cinema. In addition to a heap of electronic equipment I spotted a Kse Diev (a string instrument held against the player's body), a Tro (a violin-sounding string instrument that uses a membrane for its ...

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