Destination: Laos

Laousy Travels

Sun, 3 Aug 2014 | By youngjo23 | Views [397]

Laousy Travels The travels aren't lousy...it's just a hilarious play on words. Crap I know but at least you don't have to experience the equally humorous punching/slapping/hair pulling so the punchee screams "ow", then with a snigger the puncher exclaims ... Read more >

viang veng

Sat, 2 Aug 2014 | By azariah | Views [434]

6 hours to do 200km shows you the state of roads in lao. Lots of winding roads in a minivan, which fyi is the only way to get there and around most of lao. Great views if yoi can hold your stomach. Viang veng is definitely an example of when laos ... Read more >

Luang Prabang

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 | By azariah | Views [415]

I cannot recommend this stunning town enough.  It has so much going for it. If it wasn't for the lack of an international airport this hidden jem would be spoilt along with Thailand.   Its a world heritage site for good reason. Beautiful ... Read more >

Lao- slow boat border crossing

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 | By azariah | Views [428]

I loved this beautiful,  unspoilt country.  I also think it was great because it surprised me.  It all started with a 3 day 2 night slow boat ride to cross the border from chiang mai to luang prabang. At the border we met 2 Americans.... Read more >

Home

Wed, 2 Jul 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [380]

Good evening from North Carolina. I made it back to the states on June 29 just before midnight, a day early. So glad to see my family. I would like to thank each person who took time out of their busy schedule to pray for me and the work being done ... Read more >

Day 28 Leaving For Bangkok

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [340]

So, my final day in Laos has come. We are leaving for Bangkok this morning and will be spending the night before heading back to the states. 

Photos: Saying our goodbyes

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Photo Gallery

Day 22

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [416]

This week has been busy with trying to finish the end of school reviews, celebrations, meetings and visiting new folks. Yesterday, myself and 9 teachers from the ETC (English Teaching Center) School had a picnic and fellowship at Pad khoy Loy Far Waterfall.... Read more >

Photos: Pad Khoy Loy Far Waterfall

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Photo Gallery

Day 13

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [400]

Today has been an amazing day! My first University student who accepted Papa several years ago invited me to spend the day with her and her family. Mind you, the last time I saw her she was graduating from the university. Now, she is married with two ... Read more >

Day 11

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [430]

Sabaidee from Laos, Bpen yaang rai baang ?  Sabaidee ka Yin dee tee dai roo jack Laa gon na    Hello from Laos, How are you? I am fine, thanks. Good to talk to you. Good bye   Thought you may be ... Read more >

Day 7 End of First Week

Sat, 7 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [405]

Sabaidee, (hello) Finished my first week of ESL teaching at the ETC School, and thinking "I can't believe a week ago today, I arrived and it's already ended."My time seems to pass so fast while I am here. My task is limitless but not my time in Laos ... Read more >

Day 6

Fri, 6 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [438]

In the picture below is the novice monk that asked to have English classes via Skype when I get back to America. Please keep this matter before our Daddy.

Day 5 G_d Moves in Miraculous Ways

Thu, 5 Jun 2014 | By lightindarkness | Views [461]

It's amazing how when we are taking out of our comfort zones how we can experience G_d in ways we never have before. Last night, before classes began, I was approached by two monks, not my students. I had met them previously at our school meeting but ... Read more >

Photos: 4 mil islas

Thu, 5 Jun 2014 | By miguel_rubi | Photo Gallery