From the Third World

[Rolling_Stone]

I'm posting this from an internet cafe (more like an internet closet) from an out of the way town in the "Third World." The country is unimportant, but I will have a lot to say when I get back somewhere around Jan. 4. In the meantime, if you have any questions I will try to respond before my return but may not be able to until I do return.

This is a poor country and life here is very different than what you see in the U.S.

[Lightkeeper]

It's great to see you on the forum. I can't wait to hear about your journey. It sounds like you are a candidate for the Interview Zone.

[Chaitanyananda]

Originally Posted by Rolling_Stone

I'm posting this from an internet cafe (more like an internet closet) from an out of the way town in the "Third World." The country is unimportant, but I will have a lot to say when I get back somewhere around Jan. 4. In the meantime, if you have any questions I will try to respond before my return but may not be able to until I do return.

This is a poor country and life here is very different than what you see in the U.S.

Are the people generally happy? In my travels to some of the poor areas worldwide, my experience has been that the people have a much greater sense of community and a generally happier demeanor, even without modern conveniences (so long as there is enough to eat). Are you finding that to be true as well?

[metis]

I hope you have a good safe trip.

[Rolling_Stone]

Originally Posted by Lightkeeper

It's great to see you on the forum. I can't wait to hear about your journey. It sounds like you are a candidate for the Interview Zone.

I'm game. I was thinking of making my location a kind of a game by dropping hints like "cinder block and bamboo houses."

[Rolling_Stone]

Originally Posted by Chaitanyananda

Are the people generally happy? In my travels to some of the poor areas worldwide, my experience has been that the people have a much greater sense of community and a generally happier demeanor, even without modern conveniences (so long as there is enough to eat). Are you finding that to be true as well?

Very much so. I love the markets here. In the US, the markets have all the personality of a window display. The kids are GREAT!

[Rolling_Stone]

While I'm waiting for my "nephew," I might as well write some more.

I'm dumb when it comes to computer stuff. With the help of one of my sons, I hope to get a web page going. I have what I think some very nice pictures of farm life here.

Gotta go.

Later.

[Lightkeeper]

Can we narrow your whereabouts to Laos, Cambodia, or the Phillipines?

[Rolling_Stone]

Yes. It is the country that has the "amen" gesture.

[Lightkeeper]

Is it Cambodia?