Vacation
Chiang Mai
Life
Nature
Thailand
Travel
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 120, Bananas for Elephants - A Trek Through the Jungle. Today we explore the plight of the Asian Elephant. And we also take a look at the ancient relationship between domesticated Asian Elephants and their life partner handlers the Mahout.
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Bananas For Elephants – A Trek Through The Jungle.
Chiang Mai
Life
Struggle
Thailand
I should have known better, I should have done my homework, I should have known better. I can’t stand it when I’m caught off guard. So when the Thai Royal police officer looked at me and spoke, in the matter of fact, thick English.… continue reading
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Book No. 031342 No. 011 Royal Thai Police
Chiang Mai
Featured
History
Life
Thailand
Travel
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.
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Chiang Mai – The Jewel Of The Thai Crown
California
Food
History
Life
San Diego
Travel
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
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Floating Museums Old and New, OB Street Market and Late Night Brews
California
History
Life
Nature
San Diego
Travel
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
Blog
Featured
Life
Michigan
Nature
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
The Constant Epicurean. Episode 91, We Spent A Lifetime In Paradise For A Couple Of Weeks. In this edition, we reflect on two amazing weeks.
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We Spent A Lifetime In Paradise For A Couple Of Weeks.
Food
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
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
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Escanaba And The U.P. State Fair
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
Lake Superior
The Largest fresh water lake in the world by surface area and third by total volume. It is the farthest north and west of the Great Lakes, the highest in elevation and is bordered by Ontario, Canada and the U.S.… continue reading
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Lake Superior, Marquette And The Maritime Museum.
Food
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
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
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A Delightful Round of Golf, A Steak and A Trip To Mayberry, I Mean Newberry.
History
Life
Michigan
Travel
Upper Peninsula, Canada
The Easy Riders
It had been many years since I last sat down into the drivers seat of an automobile and headed into Atlanta only to merge on to I-75 north and essentially drive until 75 was no more. 15 years I suspect, but here I was and here we go.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
Food
Life
Travel
Vietnam
After an incredible evening we retired to the apartment where the floor had erupted into quite a flat party. The festivities carried on into the wee hours of the night. Over the course of the evening guests came and went. So I took some time preparing a few treats for our rotating circle of friends on the floor.… continue reading
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