As Daisy left to return to Vermont and my new friends Molly and Dan (check out their blog veganhop.com about traveling the world vegan style) went to honeymoon on an island on the coast, I found an outdated Lonely Planet Cambodia book on the rack and in under an hour had spontaneously bought a ticket to Kampot for the next morning. My criteria: beach, mountains, and quiet. After a 14 hour bus ride I found myself in a quaint little post-colonial town with crumbling french style buildings and a promenade. I sat next to …

Re-exposure to American society has started in earnest. Seeing and hearing so many Americans in Chiang Mai was jarring, somewhat uncomfortable, but a healthy change as my time to visit CA nears. Spending time with my friends Daisy and Katie started me remembering good times in Vermont and things I miss. Using actual USD, supplied by all local atms (I don’t know how it’s possible) was a celebration. But occasionally, like last Monday, I see an unwelcome side of America.
Getting on the bus to shuttle me to the plane at Bangkok airport, I was …