Tag Archives: Adventure

A Bonnie Wee While

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Lou

When the weather is good, there really is nowhere better in the world than the Scottish Highlands. Wild and rugged, the landscape evokes feelings of times gone by, when life was simpler but made you tougher. Monroes (mountains) roughened by … Continue reading →

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The Land of Lakes & Light

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Lou

It is in fact, Finland, Sweden’s neighbour, that boasts to be the “Land of A Thousand Lakes” and yet it is here that we have really been awed by beautiful bodies of water as we cycle past lake after lake.  … Continue reading →

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Anlong Veng to Siem Reap

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Lou

It is 126km (over 80 miles) from Anlong Veng to Siem Reap, if you take the short cut through Angkor Wat. What we didn’t realise until later, was that you were unable to take this shortcut that we had in … Continue reading →

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The Little Things

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Lou

Living in the village, beyond anything else, feels incredibly normal. Yet there are a thousand small things that make living here a totally different experience to any that I have had before. Buildings here might only have a floor and … Continue reading →

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Matteyum

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Lou

Thai school is different to English schools in a thousand ways. This is the first of three blog posts I will write about each of the schools I am in. Matteyum is the equivalent of secondary school. The matteyum I … Continue reading →

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The walk to school.

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Lou

Last night I went with Cru Aew and her daughter, Boh Beng, on a spontaneous visit to Mae Sariang. Cru Aew works in Maela Suksa Pretom (primary) and speaks very good English. She used to be the English teacher in Matteyum. … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in Khun Yuam

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Lou

I have just returned from a weekend in Khun Yuam. It was just what I needed. Back at the beginning of January, before I had left for my village, I met an American who had married a Karen lady 30 … Continue reading →

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Never a quiet night.

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Lou

I have been here just long enough now for the novelty to have worn off and the reality to set in. There is not a lot to do here, especially on an evening. By 9pm everything is winding down. Used … Continue reading →

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My home.

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Lou

Nuan’s home, the house I live in, is on the edge of the village. The only building beyond it a small church, red in colour and used only once a week for a few hours on a Sunday. You would not … Continue reading →

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Learning Thai

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Lou

I think 90% of learning a new language is desire. If you want it enough, you will find a way to learn. When I arrived in Khun Yuam 3 weeks ago today, my desire increased exponentially. I was nervous about … Continue reading →

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