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Castles In The Clouds – The Twin Pagodas Of Doi Inthanon

After the Summit The summit and nature trails of Doi Inthanon were beautiful, ancient, and amazing in their own way. But they were lacking in a view of the surrounding countryside. The cloud forest was thick, primeval, and virtually impenetrable. Leaving no space for sweeping views of the endless jungle forests below.… continue reading Read More
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A Walk In The Clouds – Doi Inthanon National Park.

A conundrum, an enigma, familiar, foreign, a piece of home, a half a world apart. These are the phrases I can use to describe Doi Inthanon National Park. The highest peak in Thailand, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. A breathtakingly beautiful place that at times felt so familiar I thought I was back in Georgia.… continue reading Read More
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Chiang Mai – The Jewel Of The Thai Crown

The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 117. Chiang Mai - The Jewel Of The Thai Crown. In this edition, we land in Chiang Mai and begin to explore its many secrets. Read More
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The Greatest of These is Charity

The Journey It was still dark when we gathered in the little country Church parking lot on the morning of Sunday October 6th. Our delegation included 7 adults and 6 youth. Mr. Ed, not the horse mind you, brought a mobile shop filled with everything including but not limited to a miter box, gloves, both latex and work, a compressor, nail guns, staple guns, various staples, nails and screws, several ladders, a table, a grill, trash bags, tool bags filled with an ascundry of screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers, pry bars, bits, drills, screw guns, chainsaws, work lights and pretty much any and everything required to both supply and feed a work crew at just about any job site.… continue reading Read More
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Floating Museums Old and New, OB Street Market and Late Night Brews

Before we begin, I must make a few confessions. This morning’s early events are a bit foggy. For you see, yesterday ended after Imperial beach, but I can’t seem to remember all of the evening. It began at Urban Leaf and ended when I woke up.… continue reading Read More
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In The Company Of Parrots

The Constant Epicurean. Episode 93, In the Company Of Parrots. In this edition, we discuss the unique parrot phenomenon in San Diego. Read More
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The Great Gray Migration

It was spring break and our first day in San Diego. We were in the land of amazing sunsets and even better weather But today we would head off shore to try and catch sight of the many gray whales who migrate past San Diego from December to April in the Great Gray Migration.… continue reading Read More
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Escanaba And The U.P. State Fair

Well we had been to the largest and second largest cities in the U.P. and today we would complete the hat trick by visiting the third largest, Escanaba. It was the last day of the U.P. state fair. So, we were headed to catch some dirt track racing, rides and eat some wonderful carnival inspired delicacies.… continue reading Read More
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The Soo Locks of Sault Ste. Marie

Where do I begin a post about these amazing marvels of human engineering. The St. Mary’s River splits the old city of Saulte Ste Marie in two and the waterway is the only way in or out of Lake Superior. The rapids that form in the river here, which give the city her name Saulte Ste Marie as it means rapids of Saint Mary, drop by an elevation of about 21 feet in just over a mile.… continue reading Read More
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The Twin Sister Cities Of Sault Ste. Marie

The Constant Epicurean. Episode 88, The Twin Sister Cities of Sault Ste Marie. In this edition, we cross the border into Canada, explore a local market, and learn about the sister cities. Read More
More bears, A Fall and More Falls.
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More bears, A Fall and More Falls.

We woke to another cool crisp morning with coffee on the porch and a quiet morning. With a quick breakfast it was off to explore further north into the wilderness of the U.P. Our first stop was Oswald’s bear ranch. Founded in 1997 by Dean and Jewel Oswald it is home to many rescued bears from all over the upper Midwest.… continue reading Read More
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A Delightful Round of Golf, A Steak and A Trip To Mayberry, I Mean Newberry.

It has been the better part of 16 years since I last played golf at Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club golf course. It still held incredibly vivid imagery and warm memories in my heart. The first time I ever chipped a ball in from many yards off the green, the first time I ever “truly” parred a hole and the first time I ever came within a few strokes of paring a course.… continue reading Read More
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