Sorry again about the absence.  Heard that before right?  Well, I have been away from home for over a month now and have not had easy access to the internet.  I should have some free time in the next couple of days to update everyone on my oh so interesting life.  This past month has been interesting as I have again visited Thailand for about 3 weeks and was able to stop over in Cambodia as well.  On my way down to Southeast Asia I went through Guilin which is one of China's most beautiful locations.  And believe it or not I am not done yet.  I will be making one last stop in Korea.  Our winter holiday this year is almost two months long due to a  late lunar new year (Feb. 18) so I have a lot of time on my hands.  Now don't think I am over here living the high life.  I make a rather meager salary that does afford me the opportunity to travel but I have been able to perfect the art of the $4 a night room and $2/per meal eating habit.  (I have lost ten pounds since leaving home.)  But I get to see some really amazing stuff.  I am not on my own computer now so I will have to upload some new pictures as soon as I get the chance.  I have a seen some very different settings with some very different history.  SOme of it has been exciting and some has been heavy (the Killing Fields in Cambodia).  I will give you more soon.  I am in Bangkok at the moment with Aaron and will leave in two days for Shanghai before heading to Korea.  Wish me luck!!!