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Amanda's Adventures: Laos Trip
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Friday, April 11, 2008. Luang Prabang is a World Heritage site and a nicely preserved town at the confluence of the Mekong and Pak Nam Rivers. This town also caters to tourists and has some interesting side trips to caves and waterfalls. The architecture style of both towns is French thanks to their colonization efforts in SE Asia. Once in Vientiane, we bought some lunch and changed into cooler clothes. It was hot there! Vientiane – Day 2. The following morning we headed to the independence (from France)...
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Amanda's Adventures: October 2007
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Week of October 13 and 20, 2007. I finally have a few moments to write about life here in Almaty. As you might be able to guess, things have moved more rapidly since Joey’s arrival. I have “something” to fill all my free time now. J. Below is my account as best as I can remember. You should also check out Joey’s blogsite for more details and stories. Don’t remember much about what happened during the week. Sorry guys! The important weekend events are described below. Tickets ar...
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Amanda's Adventures: April 2008
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008. The reservoir that Thais love to visit. Joey and I biked to this reservoir one day. It is a good ways out of town. I think we biked about 20 miles this day from traveling to and around the lake, getting lost and other side trips. We greatly enjoyed showers and dinner that evening. Thai National Sport – Kataw (kick volleyball). A spike and block. A spike and block (all with the feet - no hands allowed). A spike (using the feet only). Hot Springs near Chiang Mai. Liz and the pet mo...
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Amanda's Adventures: Song Kran, Our Chiang Mai Adventure and Good Byes
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Song Kran, Our Chiang Mai Adventure and Good Byes. Liz and the pet monkey in Laos. Obviously Liz didn't think it was too pet-like or friendly. Before the procession, there was a traditional dance of masked Thais, a man and a woman. It was expressive and had "smoke" (not sure what is really was, but it didn't smell) to go with it. The elephants have also been trained to go in the river and be given a bath. The elephants seem to enjoy the water and like to roll around in it....
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Amanda's Adventures: December 2007
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Monday, December 17, 2007. December 9 through 17, 2007. This week hasn’t been good. Tuesday was the last day of classes and more of the same activities as Monday. Submitting grades for students at KIMEP is a bit tedious; however, they do submit the grades online, thank goodness. I submitted grades for one class on Tuesday. I also went down to the post office and picked up a package from my mom! Photos copywritten G. Phunk Photos). Upon reaching home, we quickly made dinner. Since then, I have been do...
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Amanda's Adventures: January 2008
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Thursday, January 31, 2008. Last Week in Kazakhstan and Thailand's Train Ride. After English Club, Dinara invited EC helpers, Joey and me over to her apartment for tea. I made some brownies that afternoon to bring. So we headed over there for tea, desserts, dried fruits, photos and talking. I don’t think it was Joey’s ideal night, but he managed. After two servings of lasagna, two different Kazakh salads (both with mayo; they love it! Once back at the apartment, the real last minute packing started. ...
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Amanda's Adventures: September 2007
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Sunday, September 23, 2007. Alright, what have I done since Wednesday night? So that was the biggest thing for Thursday I guess. No lessons on Thursday. So, I don’t want to miss it and I plan on mentioning Joey. Hopefully, this will elicit an invitation for him as well. So he gets to look forward to as well when he gets here. What else on Friday? Graded some papers and went home. Made dinner and prepared for my trip the following day to Charyn Canyon. Saturday - Charyn Canyon. I know you are taking class...
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Amanda's Adventures: August 2007
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Friday, August 31, 2007. More pics for 8/30/07. A few more photos for you. The water fountains surround the man and the snow leopard figure. Wednesday, August 29, 2007. I cannot tell you enough how the simplest things here are not easy. So, that is how my last hour was spent. After class we had a new teacher orientation and dinner, which was nice. They had salmon! I was paid for teaching 11 days today. I found out where the US Embassy is and plan on going to register there on Friday, if it is open...
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Amanda's Adventures: March Activities
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008. The reservoir that Thais love to visit. Joey and I biked to this reservoir one day. It is a good ways out of town. I think we biked about 20 miles this day from traveling to and around the lake, getting lost and other side trips. We greatly enjoyed showers and dinner that evening. Thai National Sport – Kataw (kick volleyball). A spike and block. A spike and block (all with the feet - no hands allowed). A spike (using the feet only). Hot Springs near Chiang Mai. Hello This post is...