interlude
"The bugs out there, oh man they're mean. They know you're from out of town, so they'll come right after you. You better bring loads of bug spray. "
++-_-_-++ Moriero 'Sal' Celestino warning me of the dangers of this region, his knowledge acquired from veterans of the Vietnam War and his experience as a truck driver along the Northeastern seaboard (in the US).++-_-_-++
Insect repellent was an excellent recommendation, and Sal's thoughtful and sincere advice has minimized my suffering here in the jungle.
I am skeptical about his claim that a fatal razor attack on the northeastern plain remains (or was ever) a prevalent danger posed by women clever in the art of concealment. In any case, its not quite as hairy in the Maekhong Delta as it was in the 60's and 70's, although the Bangkok Post is convinced that there will be a military coup as soon as August. The divided politico-military camps will plunge the nation into chaos if the current political quagmire is not resolved, the potential disaster being posed by a dissolved parliament that must reconvene to set the budget for next year.
I had to write down Sal's quote as soon as I was dismissed from his presence, and as i reach down to scratch my shins and ankles, i laugh, thankful that this minor annoyance reminded of his uniquely colorful lessons of experience, conveyed with flowery words that could only be belong to a lifelong resident of South Yonkers of Portuguese/Italian.
I've got a good feeling that KKU will be a perfect base for my operations in the Northeast, and the sprawling campus of 20,000 heads proves to be city within itself. The resistance that stifles my ambition (heat, immobility, rain, relatively alien terrain, communication failures, cholera), is lessened by the day as I continue to acquire allies in support of my global march to power (knowledge = power, it's in the thesaurus right?).
The best news of my trip thus far: I found the best burger that I have sampled thus far in Southeast Asia (Although it IS hard to beat Burger King (The only sovereign that I recognize officially (I have to be careful about making comments here in Thailand, where it is punishable slander to disrespect their beloved King Rama-Chakri)). The burgers are within walking distance from my apartment, but thankfully I got a Suzuki this afternoon to carry me there, around campus, and into the the city, to the boxing camps, assorted temples(wats) when need be (I have to get in better shape to be a credible kickboxer, but my soul is a higher priority than its physical vessel). For longer trips, i will rely on Thailand's reliable public transportation.
Once again, I haven't touched on anything that I really want to talk about. I'll need to set aside more time tomorrow.
++-_-_-++ Moriero 'Sal' Celestino warning me of the dangers of this region, his knowledge acquired from veterans of the Vietnam War and his experience as a truck driver along the Northeastern seaboard (in the US).++-_-_-++
Insect repellent was an excellent recommendation, and Sal's thoughtful and sincere advice has minimized my suffering here in the jungle.
I am skeptical about his claim that a fatal razor attack on the northeastern plain remains (or was ever) a prevalent danger posed by women clever in the art of concealment. In any case, its not quite as hairy in the Maekhong Delta as it was in the 60's and 70's, although the Bangkok Post is convinced that there will be a military coup as soon as August. The divided politico-military camps will plunge the nation into chaos if the current political quagmire is not resolved, the potential disaster being posed by a dissolved parliament that must reconvene to set the budget for next year.
I had to write down Sal's quote as soon as I was dismissed from his presence, and as i reach down to scratch my shins and ankles, i laugh, thankful that this minor annoyance reminded of his uniquely colorful lessons of experience, conveyed with flowery words that could only be belong to a lifelong resident of South Yonkers of Portuguese/Italian.
I've got a good feeling that KKU will be a perfect base for my operations in the Northeast, and the sprawling campus of 20,000 heads proves to be city within itself. The resistance that stifles my ambition (heat, immobility, rain, relatively alien terrain, communication failures, cholera), is lessened by the day as I continue to acquire allies in support of my global march to power (knowledge = power, it's in the thesaurus right?).
The best news of my trip thus far: I found the best burger that I have sampled thus far in Southeast Asia (Although it IS hard to beat Burger King (The only sovereign that I recognize officially (I have to be careful about making comments here in Thailand, where it is punishable slander to disrespect their beloved King Rama-Chakri)). The burgers are within walking distance from my apartment, but thankfully I got a Suzuki this afternoon to carry me there, around campus, and into the the city, to the boxing camps, assorted temples(wats) when need be (I have to get in better shape to be a credible kickboxer, but my soul is a higher priority than its physical vessel). For longer trips, i will rely on Thailand's reliable public transportation.
Once again, I haven't touched on anything that I really want to talk about. I'll need to set aside more time tomorrow.
posted by Max J. Karagnarok at 8:37 AM
2 Comments:
Sounds like Sal is thick as thieves with the malaria lobby\DEET industry heavy-hitters. Cut him loose...
Also, don't forget to honk when driving.
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