Bangkok to Bali to Singapore to Manila to Bangkok... and now onto Sydney. One year of travel compressed into a single week!
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My new, compact desk for the next 4.5 hours.
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I find this truly an odd promotion by Thai.
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After 5 hours of delays, we've made it to Bali! How about some grilled corn on the beach?
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My breakfast the next morning. Just kidding - he was my dining companion.
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Nice green resort in Nusa Dua.
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What an orderly beach!
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Blue waters, blue sky. And low humidity! Great weather.
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It was, however, a bit windy.
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Nasi campur vegetarian! A pleasant treat!
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Sky looks a bit more ominous that evening.
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Nice set-up for the interns' farewell dinner.
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Seems a bit aggressive to play this xylophone with a dagger, no?
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Last morning in Bali - nice pool for a swim.
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The ocean is looking less welcoming than yesterday morning, though.
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Next stop: Singapore! (Which just celebrated its birthday yesterday.)
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Colorful rolly-pollies play in the street.
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Finally caught up with Mel - whom I hadn't seen in years!
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Last stop: Manila! Here's a healthful national breakfast item: fried jam donut, topped in butter and cheese. Bon appetit!
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Farewell Manila and Mario. Back to the motherland I finally go!