| Kevin
& Leslie Begin a New Life in Thailand! |
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Former
Pittsburgh residents, Kevin and Leslie McDermott, have left
Pittsburgh to embark on an adventure of a lifetime! This web site
will document their new life in Bangkok, Thailand with photos and
essays. Please check back for regular updates.
Kevin and Leslie
will be working as elementary school teachers in Thailand. Imagine
experiencing an entirely new career, culture, and language...all
at the same time! How exciting and challenging it will be!
Kevin and Leslie
will be sending me digital photos from their new home, so we can
all share in their incredible journey! What a unique opportunity
for us all to enhance our cultural awareness!
We
all wish them the best of luck in their new endeavors! |
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On
Saturday Night, March 1, 2003,
Many friends bid farewell to Kevin & Leslie! |
Kevin
& Leslie at the Cajun Dance
One last night on the town before leaving Pittsburgh! |
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of the best kept secrets in Pittsburgh has to be the Cajun
Dances, which are held at the Bulgarian Macedonian Hall
in West Homestead, PA. Just finding the building is a
challenge itself, but well worth the effort! The rewards
are great music, dancing, & fun! |
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Cajun Dance was the perfect setting to to say good-bye
to two wonderful people, who will be greatly missed! We
all wish you both much success in your new careers and
your new home! |
Learn
more about Cajun Dances in Pittsburgh:
www.southwind-pa.com/gbrweb/pghcajun.html
http://members.aol.com/amtrimble/pghcajun.htm |
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| Long-time
friends, Lisa & Brad, at the Cajun Dance. |
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About
Thailand...From Lonely Planet
www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/thailand/ |
Bangkok:
It's worth putting up with the coronary-inducing traffic
jams, pollution, annual floods and sticky weather to experience
one of Asia's most exciting cities. Bangkok has dominated Thailand's
urban hierarchy, as well as its political, commercial and cultural
life, since the late 18th century.
- Full country
name: Kingdom of Thailand
- Area:
517,000 sq km
- Population:
62 million
- Capital
city: Bangkok (pop 6 million)
- People:
75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and
Karen minorities
- Language:
Thai
- Religion:
95% Buddhism, 4% Muslim
- Government:
Democratic constitutional monarch
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About
Thailand...From Education Abroad
http://eap.ucop.edu/eap/COUNTRY/thailand/default.htm |
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In the Kingdom
of Thailand, known as the “land of smiles,” you can
experience a unique blend of ancient tradition and contemporary
living. The glittering golden Buddhist temples and saffron-robed
monks of Theravada Buddhism, the world’s oldest and most traditional
Buddhist sect, are central to Thai daily life. In this constitutional
monarchy the hereditary king is especially popular and revered.
Today, Thailand
is a rapidly developing country with enormous human and natural
resources.
As one of the dynamic powers of Asia and a member of the Association
of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Thailand’s current economic
growth is rooted in its exports and service sector. Its fertile
land, central geographic location, absence of a colonial legacy,
and national emphasis on foreign investment and sound resource development
all contribute to its economic strength. The historical role of
the Thai military and the Chinese presence on the northern border
add intriguing elements to Thailand’s political and economic
development.
Created
as the capital of Thailand in 1782, Bangkok is known in Thai as
the City of Angels (Krung Thep), and is the country’s spiritual,
cultural, political, economic, educational, and administrative center.
As Thailand's major port, Bangkok has always been more cosmopolitan
than many other cities of the region, as reflected in its modern
skyscrapers, world-class hotels, shopping plazas, and active nightlife.
At the same time, its rich cultural heritage has been preserved
in the splendor of the Grand Palace, historic shrines and temples,
and traditional architecture.
The population
of Bangkok is close to 7 million, and the majority of its residents
are native Thais, with a mixture of Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Malays,
and Europeans.
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About
The Climate...From Amazing-Thailand
www.amazing-thailand.com/Climate.html
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Thailand's
climate is tropical, high both in temperature and humidity,
and dominated by monsoons. April and May are the hottest months
of the year, when even the locals are moved to complain about the
heat. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings
with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the
end of October.
From November
to the end of February the climate is much less trying with a cooling
North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. This is
also the main tourist season, and the best time to visit Thailand.
More
climate info from The Frommer's Web Site:
www.frommers.com/destinations/thailand/0245020006.html
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| Maps
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www.mytravelguide.com
This
is one truly amazing web site!
This site features the most amazing, interactive map I've
ever seen! Locate "Tools" near the upper
right of the page, and from the drop-down menu, choose: "Interactive World Map." |
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| Cool
Sites To Visit |
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www.amazing-thailand.com/PicGall.html
www.angelfire.com/pa/purplepaul/thailand.html
www.traveljunkies.nl/wereldreis/thailand/serie45/serie45.htm
www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/thailand/
http://eap.ucop.edu/eap/COUNTRY/thailand/default.htm
www.wunderground.com/global/stations/48456.html
www.thailandgrandfestival.com/photo-candle.asp
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/thailand/
www.thailander.com
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Please
check back soon, as this site will continue to grow & evolve!
As
Kevin and Leslie send me their digital photos via
e-mail, I will be posting them
on this web site! I am also encouraging them to write essays
to share their experiences.
So, check back soon, and let's explore Thailand through the eyes of
our good friends! |
Intro
| Farewell |
Lisa & Brad | About
Thailand From Lonely Planet
About Thailand From Education Abroad
| About The Climate From Amazing-Thailand
Maps Of Thailand | Cool
Sites To Visit | Tip For Viewing Enlargements
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