Ten days hosting visitors meant playing tour guide for most of that time and while my guests were either wrangling their children or off in a far corner of a … Continue reading
So this is what healthy feels like! I guess I had resigned myself to a state of feeling bad that it became the standard for normal, but waking up early … Continue reading
After seeing this photo that my husband took on our first night in Luang Prabang when he went out to explore the night market, I was excited to go back … Continue reading
The need to finish up my posts about our recent trip to Luang Prabang is a poor disguise for a severe case of procrastination disorder but some priorities need to … Continue reading
The day of the 11th full moon marks the end of the Buddhist lent three month retreat and is a highly celebrated occasion in Laos. This year it fell on … Continue reading
Sightseeing with toddlers doesn’t allow for any contemplative time at all when visiting historical sights. As I crane to eavesdrop on the guides lecturing to a tour-group, my eyes are … Continue reading
Did I mention that my husband is starting to carry around my old S90? I am thrilled about it. Not only because I might actually be in front of the … Continue reading
Three months is a l-o-n-g-t-i-m-e to be without a car in a city and environs with so much to explore, and the inconvenience of having to make at least three … Continue reading
When compared to a vacation abroad, settling in and living in a foreign country for two years sounds like a long time. It is. And it isn’t – real life … Continue reading
I bet you’re wondering why I’ve posted so many pictures of a bug? But it’s a beautiful bug, I say. And its damn hot and humid outside and my kids … Continue reading