Some people have been asking me who Gobo is, so I thought I would explain for those of you who are not children of the 80's.
Gobo is a character from Fraggle Rock, a show created by Jim Henson in the 80's. Gobo has an Uncle Travelling Matt who sends him postcards of his adventures. One of my best friends has referred to me as Uncle Travelling Matt on more than one occasion so I thought I would give some props to my girl and our generation. (Did I just write that?)
Not to detract from the maturity level of this site at all... :)
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Informational Links
Some information about my new temporary home:
Bangkok:
Lonely Planet Bangkok
Into-Asia Bangkok Guide
Thailand:
Lonely Planet Thailand
Thailand Travel Forum
Tales of Asia: Thailand
Pictures
News:
The Nation (Bangkok's Independent Newspaper)
Bangkok Post
Time & Weather:
Current local time in Bangkok (pretty close to EST just with a.m. and p.m switched)
And you think you're hot!!
Money:
Exchange Rates (This one is a little slow to load)
Bangkok:
Lonely Planet Bangkok
Into-Asia Bangkok Guide
Thailand:
Lonely Planet Thailand
Thailand Travel Forum
Tales of Asia: Thailand
Pictures
News:
The Nation (Bangkok's Independent Newspaper)
Bangkok Post
Time & Weather:
Current local time in Bangkok (pretty close to EST just with a.m. and p.m switched)
And you think you're hot!!
Money:
Exchange Rates (This one is a little slow to load)
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Baan Kanchanapisek
(I can't pronounce it either)
I received my placement today and I will be spending, at least, the first six weeks of my time in Thailand in Baan Kanchanapisek, a male juvenile training center. I have the option of doing six weeks here and six weeks at another placement (grassroots community education and advocacy) , but I do not have to decide until I am there awhile.
This is the description I was given:
"Baan Kachanapisek receives male juveniles aged 7 - 24 from various detention centers through the Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection. The main objective is to correct unacceptable behaviors of these youth through behavioral modification programs. With no coercion, youths can receive basic education and skill training in areas of their interests. Though Baan Kanchanapisek is one of the male juvenile detention centers, it operates differently from the rest. This home has an open door policy with no barbed wire fence or curfews. The boys are held responsible for the upkeep of the home they are in as well as sharing the responsibility of the grounds and facility.
Most of the activities in Baan Kanchanpisek would include ways and how to live sensibly and productively. They learn how to identify and analyze problems they have seen or read in the newspapers. Staff, social workers, and a psychologist always participate in any discussion activities with you. A basic computer literacy and conversational English programs are provided to interested youth."
This is going to be interesting....
I received my placement today and I will be spending, at least, the first six weeks of my time in Thailand in Baan Kanchanapisek, a male juvenile training center. I have the option of doing six weeks here and six weeks at another placement (grassroots community education and advocacy) , but I do not have to decide until I am there awhile.
This is the description I was given:
"Baan Kachanapisek receives male juveniles aged 7 - 24 from various detention centers through the Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection. The main objective is to correct unacceptable behaviors of these youth through behavioral modification programs. With no coercion, youths can receive basic education and skill training in areas of their interests. Though Baan Kanchanapisek is one of the male juvenile detention centers, it operates differently from the rest. This home has an open door policy with no barbed wire fence or curfews. The boys are held responsible for the upkeep of the home they are in as well as sharing the responsibility of the grounds and facility.
Most of the activities in Baan Kanchanpisek would include ways and how to live sensibly and productively. They learn how to identify and analyze problems they have seen or read in the newspapers. Staff, social workers, and a psychologist always participate in any discussion activities with you. A basic computer literacy and conversational English programs are provided to interested youth."
This is going to be interesting....
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Preface
I am leaving for South East Asia on March 9th, 2005. Instead of bombarding my family and friends with twice weekly emails for six+ months, I decided to try out the world of blogging and create a space where you can visit me at your leisure. I don't know if I will be able to post pictures, but may if I can convince my more technologically minded friends to aid me in this arena (all assuming international mail is reliable).
Since this is my first post and I'm still not sure how this works, I will be short. My plan thus far is this:
Since this is my first post and I'm still not sure how this works, I will be short. My plan thus far is this:
- March 9th: Atlanta to Bangkok
- March 11th: Arrive in Bangkok
- March 12 - June 12: Live in Thonburi (near Bangkok) and volunteer with Cross-Cultural Solutions (www.crossculturalsolutions.org)
- June 13 - September/October 2005: As yet unstructured travel. Possible destinations include Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Bangladesh and Malaysia.
- Fall 2005: Malaysia to Los Angeles.
If any of you have been to these destinations or know anyone who has, I'd love to hear any travel tips you might have.
I am looking forward to learning and growing throughout this journey and I'd love to share my adventures with you. Feel free to visit this site to read or to write to me (I believe that if you sign up as a "member" of this blog, you can post comments; or you can write to me directly via email). I'd love to hear from all of you!
Wish me luck!
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