What a fantastic trip, and sounds like you shared it with the best people. It makes me miss living in the region, we were so lucky to have all that magic, mysticism and dynamism on our doorstep. So glad you loved it, and sorry i'm only just catching up now! x
It really was Emma, magic, mysticism and dynamism sums it up well. I can only imagine how special it would be to live in Singapore for a few years...well doneyou for making it happen x
I love your choice of words and your descriptions. Definitely brings it all home! I think I subscribed but if that is the last missive I get from you I will have to ask for technical help! I just got back from NYC and because of my face plant did not find time to see pascal
Hey Ruth, it's Alasdair. I've been reading your posts on Facebook for a while now and only just realised there's a substack attached!
We visited Thailand and Cambodia on our honeymoon in 2014. A very different style of trip (fancy hotels and pre-booked transfers) but I was completely bowled over by Siem Reap and Ankhor Wat too. Our guide/fixer was also a teacher, as well as a political activist, and we spent most of the three days talking about the very challenging state of affairs for the population of Cambodia. A little glimpse into how ignorant of things we can be.
I'm subscribed now, and looking forward to future posts! Looking forward to catching up next month.
What a brilliant collection of experiences captured in your e-journal. Thank you for sharing. I could almost smell and see the cramped alleys with its food markets. Such a vivid memory you have and I was taken back to my own gap “yaar” month all those years ago. Bravo Ruth x
It is Jan 25, 2025 and I am once again reading your 1000 words about our trip. I am “marveling” (your word from the trip) at your succinctness and yet capturing it all and once again picturing my most favorite of all trips!
What a fantastic trip, and sounds like you shared it with the best people. It makes me miss living in the region, we were so lucky to have all that magic, mysticism and dynamism on our doorstep. So glad you loved it, and sorry i'm only just catching up now! x
It really was Emma, magic, mysticism and dynamism sums it up well. I can only imagine how special it would be to live in Singapore for a few years...well doneyou for making it happen x
PS. Yep. You are a writer! (Should I translate Yep for non-Yankees?)
I love your choice of words and your descriptions. Definitely brings it all home! I think I subscribed but if that is the last missive I get from you I will have to ask for technical help! I just got back from NYC and because of my face plant did not find time to see pascal
Thanks Mary! I think you are subscribed so all good - so sorry about your face plant and not getting to see Pascal! boo1 Stay well
Hey Ruth, it's Alasdair. I've been reading your posts on Facebook for a while now and only just realised there's a substack attached!
We visited Thailand and Cambodia on our honeymoon in 2014. A very different style of trip (fancy hotels and pre-booked transfers) but I was completely bowled over by Siem Reap and Ankhor Wat too. Our guide/fixer was also a teacher, as well as a political activist, and we spent most of the three days talking about the very challenging state of affairs for the population of Cambodia. A little glimpse into how ignorant of things we can be.
I'm subscribed now, and looking forward to future posts! Looking forward to catching up next month.
Ahh Alasdair
So delighted to have you along.
The thing I most enjoyed about my trip was our guides views into real life, outside of tourism (well, a bit I think). It’s one thing to go as a
Tourist. Another to glimpse real life.
Aside from the magnificent of Angkor Wat… extraordinary.
See you next month!
X
Sounds like a great trip! Did you come back making plans for the next one??
🤣 good question Amanda! Not quite but I have a few ideas bubbling…hope you are well x
Beautiful words, Ruth! I’m so pleased you’ve had such a magical adventure.
Thank you Kiarna, I sure did :-)
What a brilliant collection of experiences captured in your e-journal. Thank you for sharing. I could almost smell and see the cramped alleys with its food markets. Such a vivid memory you have and I was taken back to my own gap “yaar” month all those years ago. Bravo Ruth x
Thanks Asma! I always recall that market you took me to in KL and seeing that tank of massive live eels…stood me in good steed for SEA :-) x
Welcome back! I missed you. Thanks for the inspiration to travel further afield x
I’ve missed you too! Thanks Sharon, do it! You would absolutely love it x
It is Jan 25, 2025 and I am once again reading your 1000 words about our trip. I am “marveling” (your word from the trip) at your succinctness and yet capturing it all and once again picturing my most favorite of all trips!