Another month gone means another round of useless reading statistics. On the plus side, I did read much more in August than I had in July. I'd like to think that was due to the books being much more interesting rather than a desire for more "impressive" stats. You be the judge... In August I … Continue reading Reading Log #2: August 2013
Angkor Wat
Postcrossing: Received Card #1 (Japan) and Sent Cards 2 and 3!
A very active Postcrossing day as I received my first card last night (from Japan) and today I found out that two more I’d sent have arrived safe and sound in Russia. I’d taught a lesson at ECC last night and didn’t return home until after 10:00 PM. As I walked into the guesthouse lobby, … Continue reading Postcrossing: Received Card #1 (Japan) and Sent Cards 2 and 3!
Reading Log #1: July 2013
Welcome to the first edition of Reading Log, a new feature to the blog in which I will attempt to summarize a month's worth of reading. If you're a fan of trivial statistics, this one's for you! The name of this series comes from the Android app that gives me the total number of minutes … Continue reading Reading Log #1: July 2013
In Cambodia Part 5: The Bayon
Continuing with my accounts of my explorations in Cambodia this past April… The next set of ruins I wanted to explore was the so-called “Temple of a Thousand Faces” (well, there’s really only around 200) – The Bayon. This part of my journey was a bit frustrating, or perhaps I was just overwhelmed with the … Continue reading In Cambodia Part 5: The Bayon
In Cambodia Part 4: Ta Prohm
I left the main Angkor Wat temple complex relatively early in the morning in an effort to beat the crowds to the scenic and shady Ta Prohm. I was successful in this plan as I had the temple relatively to myself during most of my visit. The only other tourists were a few Europeans (some … Continue reading In Cambodia Part 4: Ta Prohm
In Cambodia Part 3: Angkor Sunrise
While I loved every bit of my stay in Siem Reap, the absolute highlight was the day I spent amongst the ruins in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Given my own background in archaeology (an academic “concentration” but never a declared major plus a membership in the Kansas Anthropological Association and participation in a few digs), … Continue reading In Cambodia Part 3: Angkor Sunrise
In Cambodia Part 2: Angkor Sunset
There is no way that my words will be able to convey the grandeur of Angkor Wat and the feelings I was overcome with upon my initial glimpse and further explorations. Many others have tried to describe the vastness and the beauty of this singular temple complex (four miles from end to end) and while … Continue reading In Cambodia Part 2: Angkor Sunset
In Cambodia Part 1: Siem Reap
I arrived in Siem Reap during the late afternoon of 11 April. My first impression was that it was quite a dusty little town and reminded me of the many bland Thai provincial towns I’ve zipped through while on buses. The temperature was rather cool, much more pleasant than it had been in Phuket (which … Continue reading In Cambodia Part 1: Siem Reap
Angkor Trip 1: Bus Ticket and Currency Exchange
It’s been so long since I’ve taken a “real” trip that I’m a bit amazed at how easily everything has been coming together. Take the bus ticket for the first leg, Phuket to Bangkok, for example. I’d planned today to simply visit the bus station and determine if the 501-baht fare I’d found mentioned online … Continue reading Angkor Trip 1: Bus Ticket and Currency Exchange
Siem Reap On the Cheap
It’s been months since I’ve written anything at all for this blog. Quite honestly, that’s because I haven’t had anything interesting to write about. But that’s about to change. I will soon visit a “new” country. It has been a decade since I first arrived in Asia. I have lived in Thailand continuously for the … Continue reading Siem Reap On the Cheap
Mark Joseph Jochim 