Monthly Archives: August 2008

Fishermen Getting Caught Up In Their Work!

Posted on August 29, 2008 by tokyofox

Over the last month I have done a few Summer Schools which are extended Summer holiday lessons for kids revolving around a certain topic different from the regular lessons. This year I was teaching Lower Elementary level students on the theme … Continue reading →

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Laos 2008 Pt III – Luang Prabang

Posted on August 25, 2008 by tokyofox

Our little minibus left Vang Vieng on Wednesday 13th August at 9am and took us on an ever winding and climbing road up through beautiful mountains, valleys and local villages for seven hours. Luang Prabang is a small town located between two … Continue reading →

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Laos 2008 Pt II – Vang Vieng

Posted on August 21, 2008 by tokyofox

This town is a big stop on the backpacker trail in Laos for reasons which some love and some hate. The latter is mainly due to the TV Bars which continuously show episodes of ‘Friends’ all day and we inevitably spent … Continue reading →

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Laos 2008 Pt I – Vientiane

Posted on August 16, 2008 by tokyofox

Not the best start to my birthday as a suicide at my station meant I had to take a detour in getting to the Airport but no missed flights for me ths time although I did play safe and upgrade … Continue reading →

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An “Eeeexxxxcellent” Time With My Visitor From Osaka

Posted on August 5, 2008 by tokyofox

Was very happy to meet up a couple of times recently with my mate Keisuke who was over from Osaka on business. We first met in Perth seven years ago and despite slight communication problems we somehow got on very well and drove across Australia … Continue reading →

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