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Morning chorous

Something I wrote 16 years ago! A Bangkok Morning Concert, March 2000 "Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful feeling, everything's going God's way" These words from the familiar song I feel are very applicable to the sounds I encounter on a daily basis around our house here in the northern outskirts of Bangkok in the middle of March. As is the case everywhere else in this buzzing city full of people and noise, the sounds of roaring engines, be they motorcyles, cars, buses or airplanes are ever present in their quest to overpower one another. Incredibly enough so are also the natural sounds and wonders of God's little creatures. One just need to listen and tune in! It all started this morning at 4 a.m. Pied Fantail Flycatcher is starting its song way too early. Who changed its body clock? Whatever the reason may be, this active little creature with its ever fanning tail took charge of my day. The song is v

Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand 25 th Dec-2 nd of Jan 2017 Tour leader and guide: Peter Ericsson Participants: Steve, Peilin and Sierra Glassman from California I was very pleased that the Glassman’s wanted to do another trip in Thailand after last year’s trip in the central parts.   See http://www.pbase.com/peterericsson/centralthailand201526 Their daughter, Sierra, now 11, is a sharp and keen young girl with an aptitude for learning and just great to be in the field with. Both parents enjoy seeing natural wonders as well as taking pictures howbeit without the pressure of long lists etc. Sierra however keeps record of sightings and had an amazing memory for all the things we saw or heard throughout the trip. She often taking charge doing the checklist. The timing of the trip was probably worst possible in terms of encountering crowds on some popular destinations. Still, there was plenty for us to enjoy and that kept our attention. Both Steve and Peilin enjoy spicy Thai food v