Posing on my moped

Driving into impending doom…

The TCK workers’ retreat in Thailand went really well. There were only 6 people, but the small size gave us some flexibility. I had wondered if there was enough “content” but was committed to making it a restful experience. Looking back I’m glad the time was not more structured and that the sessions were so…

Summer travels – Chiang Mai, Thailand

I had five days in Chiang Mai. I wrote about my trip to Buatong Waterfall already, but here are my thoughts on the rest of my time there. If I had to describe Chiang Mai in one word, I would choose “green”. Even the overgrown abandoned lots have a lush green-ness, verdant and beautiful, with…

Bonfire on the beach!

Summer travels – more from Dolphin Bay

Today was our last full day at Dolphin Bay. Tomorrow afternoon Christina and I will travel back to Bangkok and spend the night there before taking a bus to Phnom Penh the next morning. I’ve really, really enjoyed our week here. Thursday (day three) was the day the whole holiday thing started to sink in.…

Palm trees at the beach

Summer travels – Dolphin Bay

I left Beijing on Monday morning, starting what will be a full month of travel around South East Asia. I return to Beijing on July 22nd, giving me a few weeks before the youth ministry kicks back in for the year. The air was terrible as I left Beijing. I’m accustomed to watching the city…