Monthly Archives: April 2012

Myanmar Moment: Open Temples, Open Hearts

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Travis Thompson

This is part of a series of stories from my two weeks in Myanmar. For me, Bagan, Myanmar—a long trip north of Yangon into the central part of the country—is a place of extremes.  It looks a bit like a … Continue reading →

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The First 35 Baby Crocs of 2012

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Travis Thompson

That’s my host mother with her newest baby. The first round of this year’s baby crocs have hatched on our farm.  We’ve got 35 early ones.  In another couple weeks, we’ll have thousands more. In the meantime, more eggs are … Continue reading →

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A Death in the Family

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Travis Thompson

I spent part of my Saturday morning paying my respects at a funeral near the Puok Market.  When I went, I thought I didn’t know the 29-year-old man, Ly Rattanak, who died Friday afternoon.  He’s a second or third cousin … Continue reading →

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Myanmar Moment: A Mother and Gardener

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Travis Thompson

This is part of a series of stories from my two weeks in Myanmar. As we enter the gated, huge house surrounded by an immaculate green lawn, the first thing I notice is a framed photo of Aung San Suu … Continue reading →

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The Map Project: Back to Work

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Travis Thompson

Wednesday we got back to work on our giant map of Cambodia at Puok High.  The heat index was about 115 degrees, so we moved pretty slowly as we painted purple onto the map. One of my students got chewed … Continue reading →

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Myanmar Moment: Air Asia #850

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Travis Thompson

This is part of a series of stories from my two weeks in Myanmar. I stand outside the boarding door on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s international airport.  Other passengers, mostly Burmese, walk past with their bags, western goods, … Continue reading →

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My 50 Best Snapshots From Myanmar

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Travis Thompson

I made it home to Puok, Cambodia this afternoon.  I’m exhausted after two flights, an eight-hour bus ride, and a night at my friend’s place in Siem Reap yesterday. Then today, I biked 13 miles to my house. It’s nice … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Dad and Toni (Automated Update)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Travis Thompson

I’m off the grid somewhere in the middle of Burma without access to a cell phone, the internet or a computer.  So, I wrote this post before I left and it’s being automatically posted by WordPress. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD AND … Continue reading →

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Heading into Burma

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Travis Thompson

As soon as I finish this post, I’ll hop on a flight that will take me on this route, non-stop from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Yangon, Burma (a.k.a. Myanmar).  The flight is only two hours, but when I land I’ll … Continue reading →

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WOAH! Up Close with Kuala Lumpur’s Modern Marvel

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Travis Thompson

I felt pretty tiny standing next to the world’s tallest twin buildings last night.  The Petronas Towers shoot 1,483 feet into the sky.  There are two taller buildings in the world, but these are the tallest twin buildings.  Seeing them … Continue reading →

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