Kathmandu to Langtang trek Top of our bus September 19, 2009 I booked my first trek with a company that an very friendly Australian couple is also using. We were both very impressed as the owner of the company (Chandra) took a call during our morning tea and immediately excused himself to coordinate a helicopter [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Bus ride
Posted in 2009 Asia, Uncategorized on September 20, 2009 | 3 Comments »
On my way up
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on September 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
September 19, 2009 I booked my first trek with a company that an very friendly Australian couple is also using. We were both very impressed as the owner of the company (Chandra) took a call during our morning tea and immediately excused himself to coordinate a helicopter rescue (acute mountain sickness, and possible pulmonary edema) [...]
Anjin the Sherpa – now guide
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal, Uncategorized on September 19, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Kathmandu, Nepal September 19th Steamed vegetable momos and a coke from a bottle that is so worn it is nearly opaque – now this is living; 65 rupees. Momo are like dumplings or maybe think of a pot-stickers that are steamed rather than fried. Served with a spicy peanut sauce and eaten immediately out of [...]
Sari, bindi, and monkey
Posted in Nepal on September 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
There is something about a beautiful women donned in a gorgeously flowing and brightly colored sari riding side saddle on a motorcycle that is well, just something to behold. Add a bindi low on her forehead indicating she is likely single, and well, one can only fantasize. As I looked at one such women, I [...]
A tale of two rooms
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal, Uncategorized on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanel Distric, Kathmandu, Nepal I was not worried about security, but that was the scariest place I have ever lay my head. The hotel where I tried to stay was fully booked, but they offered to put me up next door and allow me to use all of their facilities; fair enough as their place [...]
First Impression: OMFG
Posted in 2009 Asia, Nepal on September 16, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Thamel/Kathmandu, Nepal Remember that movie, you know the one, where the guy is stuck in the airport and can not get out of “no man’s land” – between the country and the airplane. I was that guy. I arrived in Singapore in the wee hours of the morning and my back pack had not been [...]
The Birthday
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As I sit in my favorite cafe Americano in Yongin waiting for a bus to take me to Incheon, a plane to Singapore, and a connecting flight to Nepal I find myself in the middle of an all ladies birthday celebration. When they starting singing “Happy Birthday” or something that sounded like it, I joined in [...]
The answer
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea, Uncategorized on September 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
South Korea Guardians protect the entrance to many ancient sites Given “The answer” has been found, I – well- guess , I can go back to the states. In hindsight it was easy, to easy in a way; and while I am very happy, I am left with a feeling of – really, that simple; [...]
The markets and roads
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 12, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Central South Korea Bowls of grain Much of what is for sale on the street markets is quite beautiful and reminds me of a nice farmer’s market back home; ok that is a stretch. And much is rather disturbing. Capturing photos of the markets, particularly the disturbing parts, has proven difficult. The street vendors do [...]
Miss you mom
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Jukjeon, South Korea Peggy Johnson Francisco Still on the road mom, looking for home; It has been a year today, yet I know you are with me.
