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Grew up in California...Went east for college and, later, work, and never returned to California as a resident...Have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology...Worked in private practice settings for most of my career...Married to Mrs. Bear (Lela) for 43 years...Spent most of my youth travelling the beautiful landscapes of our continent...Am now in a time window to see the rest of the world, and report some of my impressions on the Blog.

Month: February 2019

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Thailand: Final Thoughts

We have safely docked in Cambodia so, of course, it’s time for more thoughts about Thailand.   First, Thailand is … Continue reading Thailand: Final Thoughts

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Koh Samui… Our Last Destination in Thailand

We left Chiang Mai by flying south to Bangkok and then driving southeast to the Gulf of Thailand. There, we … Continue reading Koh Samui… Our Last Destination in Thailand

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Alms for the Monks

      Our guide, Peo, was an novice monk during his youth. He explained that families enrolled their sons … Continue reading Alms for the Monks

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Cultural and Demonstration Center

Our last group activity was to climb above the elephant camp to a cultural center that featured the Hamong and … Continue reading Cultural and Demonstration Center

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Mae Sa Elephant Camp

Today we drove out of Chiang Mai, climbing up another mountain….On the way, our guide reviewed Thailand’s decision to eliminate … Continue reading Mae Sa Elephant Camp

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Wat Doi Suthep (for short – the name of the mountain) is 15 kilometers up a switchback road … Continue reading Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

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Chiang Mai

Today we flew about 410 miles north into the mountains to Chiang Mai, which sits at 3500 feet above sea … Continue reading Chiang Mai

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Bangkok…Final Thoughts

i read an article a few months ago that listed the top ten most visited cities in the world. Of … Continue reading Bangkok…Final Thoughts

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Wat Traimit…The Golden Buddha

For our last visit, Mrs Bear led me on a walk to Chinatown and a visit to the Golden Buddha. … Continue reading Wat Traimit…The Golden Buddha

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Wat Arun…The Temple of the Dawn

Wat Arun was built in the late 1700s and is across the river from the Palace. It was built after … Continue reading Wat Arun…The Temple of the Dawn

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