Welcome to Sunday Summary, the meme in which I attempt to summarize the week that came before. This is going to be a VERY SHORT addition to the "Sunday Summary" series as, really, NOTHING HAPPENED this week nor did I take ANY PHOTOS! Well, neither statement is completely true. But my productivity levels are way … Continue reading Sunday Summary #35
Around Phuket
Songkran Festival 2023
Today is the Thai New Year celebration which can be considered the World's Largest Water Fight. I have written about this holiday numerous times over the years including a brief account of my first Songkran in 2006 and a report on the recent stamps released to commemorate the festival. I only took a few photos … Continue reading Songkran Festival 2023
The Great Phuket Town Flood of 2022
This is NOT the post I had planned for today, Sunday the 16th of October 2022. In Phuket Town, Sunday evenings are reserved for the popular Walking Street known locally as Lard Yai. I highly doubt that tonight's event will go ahead, however. It has been raining here for weeks. It is the Monsoon Season, … Continue reading The Great Phuket Town Flood of 2022
Long Walk to Saphan Hin, Phuket
The 13th of October is a public holiday in Thailand marking the death anniversary of the late His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of the Chakri Dynasty, Thailand. My previous visit to the Saphan Hin area of Phuket was probably during the preparations for his funeral towards the end of 2017 (yes, we had … Continue reading Long Walk to Saphan Hin, Phuket
April 2022: The Month of Food Panda
April 2022 was the month of Food Panda with my meals ordered almost exclusively through their food delivery app. I saved a ton of money and ate fairly well. This blog is an account of my orders and experiences. Most of the time, I simply buy groceries at the Tops mini-mart in Limelight, a tiny … Continue reading April 2022: The Month of Food Panda
Phuket Weekly 2022 #5 (01-08 February)
The first week of February saw a BIT more variety than the last two weeks of January, but not much. I did get out-and-about the evening of the first (the start of the Lunar New Year) to take some photos, my Sunday morning in-house students finally returned for the first time since December, and I … Continue reading Phuket Weekly 2022 #5 (01-08 February)
New Year’s 2022/2565: Backwards & Forwards On the See-Saw of Life
It has been my tradition for a number of years to make a vain attempt at recapping the year that was before plunging headlong into the year to be. With the last two years having been the worst in recent memory for virtually everyone on the planet, I would prefer to simply stop at this … Continue reading New Year’s 2022/2565: Backwards & Forwards On the See-Saw of Life
Christmas In Thailand: 2021, Part Three
Merry Christmas! At last, the day is here. And it is HOT in southern Thailand, as expected. I slept in somewhat later than my usual early morning awakenings and spent some time on household chores. My big plan for today is to order a food delivery (lunch or early dinner?) and then to wander around … Continue reading Christmas In Thailand: 2021, Part Three
Christmas In Thailand: 2021, Part Two
One month ago, I blogged a preview of Thailand's Christmas 2021 celebrations but have only posted a smattering of images since. These included a snowman made of tires, the decorations in my local open-air market, and holiday lights seen at a long-dormant hotel. Occasionally, I took photos of other Christmasy displays around Phuket Town (including … Continue reading Christmas In Thailand: 2021, Part Two
My “Real” Thanksgiving Feast
As I was walking home from the bus stop after my hour-long class Thursday evening, I realized that it was American Thanksgiving back home. As I do most weeks, I stopped at the small open-air market and purchased a small portion of my frequent dinner -- two of my three favorite vendors were either not … Continue reading My “Real” Thanksgiving Feast
Mark Joseph Jochim 