American Awesomeness

This might be the best blog ever. It's just pictures of people at Wal-Marts throughout the U.S. I mean, what can be better than seeing pictures of people like the guy above at the mom & pop shop we all love?

Too Controversial of a Movie?

There is a movie coming out, called Creation, which is about Charles Darwin's life. According to this article, it is supposedly one of the best movies of the year. That's great if you don't live in the United States, because you'll be able to see it in a theater. If you live in the U.S. you're out of luck, at least for now.

The film is too controversial for mainstream America, because it supports Evolutionary Theory. Because of this, "...US distributors have resolutely passed on a film which will prove hugely divisive in a country where, according to a Gallup poll conducted in February, only 39 per cent of Americans believe in the theory of evolution."

Now I remember why I love living abroad so much...

It's been a long time...

So after about a month of travels/moving apartments/school starting, I'm finally back and ready to rant. Rants will be less about Nepal, and more about anything I find interesting & comical. But for the moment, here is a link to the pictures from when my girlfriend visited me in Nepal & our trip to Thailand together.

Alex in Asia & A'Dam

Pics from Bhutan (finally)

I know you've all been waiting anxiously to see my pictures from Bhutan. Well, here they are. Just in case you were wondering, I went to Bhutan to interview government officials and others about the refugee situation in Nepal (who fled Bhutan in the early 1990s and have yet to return). I also got to be a tourist for a few days, which was awesome. If you want to hear more about the trip, you know how to get a hold of me.

Bhutan

Sorry for being M.I.A.

I'm not quite sure to whom I'm apologizing, but just in case you have no life and read this blog, I do apologize for the lack of posts lately. I was in Bhutan for 5 days, Kathmandu for 3 days, Thailand for 7 days, Kathmandu for 2 days, and now I'm about to head back to Boston over the course of 3 flights, 2 layovers, and 36 hours. I promise to post pics from Bhutan soon.

And just to whet your appetite, a quick story about Bhutan. Before leaving, my friend Josh said "Dude, have fun there. I heard they love dicks in Bhutan." I had no idea what he meant, but after visiting that country I can say that yes, Bhutan does love dicks. See the picture below for proof...

I'm off to Bhutan (yes, it's a country)

I leave this afternoon for a 5-day trip to the Kingdom of Bhutan. It's a country of only about 650,000 people sandwiched between India & China. The picture above is one of the Dzongs (aka fortresses) built throughout the country. I'll post pictures once I return...

Pics from Damak

So I spent last week in Damak, where UNCHR and IOM are processing the resettlement of refugees from Bhutan. I got to spend the week hanging out with staff from both organizations, visiting the refugee camps, and seeing what it takes to resettle a refugee from Nepal to the United States. It was an unbelievable experience.

Damak