Author: Silvio Carrillo

General, Journal, Multimedia

White-Knuckley


We arrived in Dhaka late but getting through the airport was fairly easy which was surprising given that the government had given us a hard time about our journalists visas which took them six months to approve. I think one of the reasons for the delay was NY Times article about the treatment of a

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General, Journal, Multimedia

The Rainbow (Rongdhonu) Warrior II


Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior is known throughout the world as either an extreme annoyance or an environmental warrior. To the French government it was the former so they decided to make it a mission for their secret service to sink. They succeeded and only killed one person in the operation — I’m sure they were pleased

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General, Journal

The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty.


I had a great time when I came to Hong Kong to see Danielle last year. But, now that I’ve lived here for almost the same amount of time a few things have begun to sink in about the place that are good and bad, such as… It’s a million degrees here (even more humid

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Thailand I


So, while here I’ve managed to figure out how easy it is to get around Hong Kong, markets are strange and wonderful places, and that I really enjoy food. I’m in the right part of the world. Danielle and I went to Thailand which rocked! Pics are on The FB. Wish we could have gone

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Honkers


Masses. Of buildings. Of people. Of malls. Of restaurants. Hong Kong is a lot to take in but amazing. It’s frustrating not knowing the language but most people know at least a little English (I’m looking into Cantonese lessons). While Danielle goes to work each day I find a coffee shop to work on my

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