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Never a quiet night.
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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Tagged Adventure, Culture, Karen, Living in the mountains, Mountains, Thailand, Travel
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My home.
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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Tagged Adventure, Culture, family, Hilltribes, home, Karen, life, Living in the mountains, Mountains, No amenities, remote, TEFL, TESL, Thailand, Travel
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Learning Thai
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
A House-Warming
I am based across three schools, the Mae La Suksa Secondary and Primary Schools in Mae La Luang and Hoi Ku Pah Primary School, 5km further into the mountains. I first met the Headmaster of Hoi Ku Pah when I … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Culture, Karen, Living in the mountains, Party, Thai, Thailand, Travel, Whisky
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Family Life
I live with Nuan and her husband Lipo. Nuan is 47 years old. A sprightly, energetic lady full of laughter. She smiles all the time, and though she speaks about as much English as I do Thai, so not very … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Culture, family, Karen, Language, life, living, Living in the mountains, Mountains, No amenities, simple living, Thai, Thailand, Travel
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A New Adventure.
It is hard to believe I am here. Somehow with a mixture of buses, trains and a few lifts, I actually made it from the UK to Thailand without flying. It feels a little surreal, and I cannot quite work … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Southeast Asia, Teaching English, Thailand, The Karen
Tagged Adventure, bus journeys, challenge, Culture, English, Hilltribes, journey, Karen, Living in the mountains, Mountains, No amenities, simple living, Southeast Asia, subculture, teaching, Thailand, Travel
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Inspiration Along the Way
My journey from the UK to here would not have been the same if it was not for the people I have met along the way. Of course there are hundreds of people out there who are amazing and inspiring. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, bus journeys, Culture, inspiration, Inspiring people, journey, People, travellers
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