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Lost in Laos: Elephants and Grubs

by Michael Cannon on April 5, 2010 in Photos,Travel [LINK]

2/1/2010 – It’s 4:20 AM and dark looking into the jungle treetops from an elephant tower outside Banna, Laos. Despite there being no elephants to see, it’s been a good adventure and time to reflect. Adventure Yesterday, I taxied from Vientiane with MJ and Huichen, we trekked through the jungle with local guides, showered in [...]

Tagged as: Asia, Banna, culture, elephant, grubs, Laos, nature, people, Travel

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It couldn’t be believed unless it was lived

by Michael Cannon on June 30, 2009 in Poetry [LINK]

It couldn’t be believed unless it was lived; 40 kilometers to a 7-11 in a place of 1 per 1,500. The land mass is so tight, homes packed like sardines. Yet on the Taiwan east, it’s as remote as can be. People smile and wave as you pass. To each you return the same and [...]

Tagged as: 7-11, believe, people, remote, Taiwan

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Tall green trees

by Michael Cannon on June 12, 2009 in Poetry [LINK]

Tall green trees standing in a park surrounded by concrete, glass and steel. It’s a green place to be and look wondering which will last. The people, the place, the name or me? – 6/3/2009 – On train home from 6th wedding anniverary banquet. Pulling out of Taichong and spotting some great looking greenspaces with [...]

Tagged as: 6th anniversary, concrete, glass, green, name, park, people, place, steel, Taiwan

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A Rodeo Without a Horse

by Michael Cannon on April 24, 2009 in Poetry [LINK]

A Rodeo without a horse Many a phillys a few stallions be nuzzled by Coco, Lisa, Karen & Debbie in tight blue

Tagged as: culture, going out, people, Taiwan

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