So Dar and I got invited to his co-workers' wedding reception over the weekend.  The funny thing about being a foreigner (although we really don't consider ourselves such after living here for almost 2 years) is that well, frankly, your the center of attention… Like all weddings, family members and friends like to record the…

Darren and I spent a long weekend in Bangkok and it is such a great city…inexpensive, nice people, amazing food, great markets, a BEER garden – what more could you ask for from a mini break? Seriously, every day at the Chatuchak weekend market (think high quality flea market selling everything from noodles to shoes) and…

Bram Stoker should come AFTER Geoffery Chaucer……. oh, and this is just one shelf. They Go In Alphabetical Order People!!! By Author!!!

Caught this walking home from a nearby restaurant yesterday and loved how it came out… Bangalore Alley

A good friend of ours has been a visiting professor at a Journalism College here.  The students put together a goodbye variety show that showcased their talents and was super sweet. Here are a few shots: Welcome Blessing Dancer Dancer 2 Strummin R Shakin His Groove Thang Everyone Joins In

where all the fluorescent spray paint went from the 1980's??? Well, apart from some of it being diverted to Ethiopia and Mali for use decorating furniture (see 2/16/09 Blog post for more detail), it was sent HERE!!!  to decorate Ganesha's for Ganesha Chaturthi (the festival which honors the elephant god). I was out grocery shopping and…

Near Something Where to start???   These are the eggs we get here and after discussing the packaging with some friends, I thought it would make a funny post…. 1st – Near Organic Fresh Eggs…..where is near organic?  Close to a place called Pesticide Free?  Given their "location", I wonder what makes the yolks so…

Ok, so the trip home was a bit rough – not the flight, but leaving the family – but we quickly recovered with a panacea known as the Maldives….. This place was amazing.  Diving with Giant Manta Rays. Snorkeling with Whale Sharks.  Fantastic, Fun People…..it was an awesome week!  Special thanks to A.J., Caroline, Mikael,…

I should start this by saying that I LOVE trains….so romantic and it always feels like an adventure to hop a train….with that in mind ( and frankly after looking into the price of rental cars) I took the train from San Jose to Chico.  Seriously, this is the way to travel (apart from the…

Heading on the way to Mariposa to see our friends – Sue and Dale had offered there house for the weekend with Jess and Jen – I snapped these shots from the car.  What an awesome few days….way to short….but anytime with good friends is a good time. New and Old Power Hwy 140