Summer Break 2

Songkran is the three day water fight festival throughout Thailand. This was the scene in front of my host family's house.

It was also during this holiday that I moved out on my own earlier than anticipated. It's a complicated story that those in my journal email ring are privy to. Sorry general public :)

First things first: set up the wifi

Brian, a nearby PCV, came into town and we hit the awesome weekend market downtown. Too many food options to choose from.

Rainy season came early. Thank goodness, because it's been a million degrees lately, and the rain cools things down a bit, despite the humidity. 

Weekend trip to Rayong for a Peace Corps Consolidation test. It's what we do if there's a natural disaster or anarchy breaks out. We consolidate to a meeting point. In my case, it's at this sweet hotel with a pool. We made good use of it.

Shortly after that about 20 PCVs took a little vacation to Koh Mak, and island off the coast near where I live. It was a relaxing four days with this view.

School is starting this week and life will dramatically change. I'll try to get some pictures up of my rental house too.

KL Food Plus

I absolutely loved the food in Malaysia, mainly because it was so similar to Indian food, which is my favorite. Also, it was extremely cheap. Here's a sampling of what I ate:

Fresh sugar cane juice

Plus a couple shots that didn't fit into previous posts

View of Petronas and the KL Tower from the Orchid Garden.

I rode this coaster 3 times, plus the other rides at Berjaya Time Square Theme Park. Largest indoor theme park in the world, so I was told.

Jagalchi Market and Taejongdae Park

In and around Jagalchi Fish Market 

Lunch at this small joint 

Around the lighthouse in Taejongdae Park on Yeongdo Island. 

I love a nice rocky beach. Sand gets everywhere. 

Hachioji Summer Festival Part 2

Ladypower

What's the word for a portion bigger than a dollop? That's how much butter Kuniko likes on her potatoes.

Holding something in your outstretched hand for long periods of time is an ancient Japanese torture technique.

I love this couple.

I'd never seen a two seated Jazzy until now. 

As far as street food goes, this Okonomiyaki was tops. 

Illuminated parade wagons at dusk. 

Kuniko and I at the end of the night. 

New Year's Day in Antigua

Explored Antigua on New Year's Day.

Inside the Parqueo del Santuario

Father Tuck

This cross appears to have some conflicting symbols. Either that, or I missed the chapter in the Bible where Jesus plays a mean game of dice.

Martha, June, and Steve taking in some sun

Is this Full Service or Self Service?

Chicken Buses

I sampled various street foods in the plaza for dinner