Where is Devin

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  • The Killing Fields

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    This was an overwhelming place to visit.

    More than 300 mass graves dot Cambodia where 1.3 million people were killed by shovels, hatchets and machetes by a genocidal regime in the late 1970s.

    My Tuk Tuk driver, who is also a friend of my friend’s here, had never been inside Choeung Ek and walked the grounds with me. He didn’t say much, but summed it up as we were leaving, “This place makes me sad.”

    It’s hard to believe a country this friendly and full of life had such a dark and terrifying period.

    The photos are by my friend Sascha Faun Winter. More photos here.

  • Backpacking Big Sur

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    Big Sur is one of my favorite places in the world. It has spectacular views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, gnarled windswept Cypress tress clinging to the cliffs, and deep valleys of Redwood forests. I got to backpacking there for a few days earlier this month.

    This Point Lobos, a hiking spot right on the coast, where seals were sunning in weirdly emerald bays.

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  • San Antonio

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    We celebrated the New Year in San Antonio, home of the fried brownie and the Alamo. We will never forget.

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  • Beware, Cuidado

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    On the road to Texas.

  • Vancouver Island, BC

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    Victoria is the capital of British Colombia on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island. It’s about a 6 hour trip from Portland, including the drive to Port Angeles and the ferry across the Sound.

    We had a great time up there, and I thought I’d post a few travel tips and suggestions.

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  • Disaster Tips

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    I spoke with my friends in Chile yesterday. It sounds like a mess, but internet, telephone and electricity is finally back- and all the people I know well seem to be safe.

    The main bridges connecting Concepcion with the suburbs all fell down, several buildings in the University where I did my study abroad burned, looters took all the gasoline and raided the super markets. The army is now on patrol. The towns on the coast no longer exist.

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  • Fourtet

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    Fourtet at the Independent in San Francisco, $1.75 beer at the Bean Bag Cafe across the street before the show.

  • Anywhere in Thailand

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    Carli & Kyle –

    Thailand is awesome! We’re staying at the guest house across from the wat, just down the street from the 7-11 and between the portait of the king and the meditating Buddha. Remember that one? It’s really close to the wooden bullfrog vendor and the chicken kebabs. See you soon!

    Love,
    Eric & Devin

  • Chang Beach

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    Angela & Heidi –

    Greetings from Thailand! We’ve just spent an exhausting day at the beach engaged in some serious elephant hunting. These “changs” are everywhere. Our sunburns should be perfected by the end of the trip. Oh, and the tuk tuk drivers say hello.

    Cheers!
    Devin & Eric

  • Where is Eric

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    Where is Eric

    David & Argenta –

    Thai banditos have captured Eric and are asking for a ransom of 10,000 baht! Please wire the money ASAP!

    I’ve booked you an AM flight to Bangkok tomorrow. Meet me at the airport. He was last seen at the ping pong show on Soi Cowboy. Otherwise the trip has been great!

    Love, Devin