Tag: Bangkok

Completed Bangkok Time Lapse

Comprised of over 6,000 still images, each shot every 20 seconds from my hotel room window overlooking the river below, this time lapse represents almost 2 days of the heat and hazy humidity of Bangkok. I used my old Canon 30D. The original project is 1080HD and is filled with interesting detail; but, to be useful for web deployment, this… Continue reading

Never Content

Reflecting back about my recent trip to south Asia… As I’ve mentioned before, Bangkok especially and central and south Vietnam were terribly hot and humid. Shorts and short sleeved shirts were always in order. I was, however, astonished to see so many of the local people in those areas wearing long sleeved shirts, sweaters, and jackets. How could they possibly… Continue reading

Safely Home but Hating Travel More than Ever

This trip, unlike any of my other travels around the world, was not without some rather anxious moments. I’m glad to be home. I think. I read in CNN this morning that Thailand has declared a state of emergency after the protesters stormed parliament yesterday. While I was in Bangkok, the protests were peaceful. I really have no idea what… Continue reading

Vietnam: Day Six – Rest and Relax in Hoi An

Today is a chill out day before the long trek home begins tomorrow via Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok. Nothing specific is planned. I do hope to catch up on all of the blogging and post some pictures. Even now the computer is importing photos from the camera’s flash card. I’ve probably shot over 10,000 photos this trip, but… Continue reading

Vietnam: Day One

Well, today I flew from Bangkok to Hanoi, Vietnam, for a couple of days. Thank goodness a driver and English-speaking guide picked me up at the airport. Some poor English-speaking chap at baggage claim asked how to get to the city, which is an hour’s drive from the airport. I had no idea. I feel sorry for him! Before we… Continue reading