We reached Seaspray on the 90 Miles Beach safely. That seemed today not a certainty at all times, but that is the end of the story, let’s start at the beginning. We woke up on a sunny morning after spending the night in the downstairs bedroom. After a walk along the lake we packed up Read More »
January/Enero 2, 2007 Bangkok
We started our first day in Bangkok anxious to go the its main attractions : Wat Phra Kaeo, Grand Palace, Wat Po, Wat Arun, and all of the Wats possible. However after a big brunch we didn’t bother to ask the people from the hotel for their suggestions. This meant that after Read More »
We arrived yesterday in the ancient town of Hoi An, just south of Da Nang in the middle of Vietnam. Liza pointed out that the name Hoi An is anagram of Hanoi. I am pleased to notice this because it is the kind of thing that I like to notice as well. Like later in Read More »
My partner and I were in Caracas for the World Social Forum of 2006.
Given the left wing press on Venezuela, particularly Chavez’s socialist allegiances, concern for the poor and stance against US oil interests, we had expected something more akin to a socialist utopia. This was perhaps foolish but while aware of the countries poverty Read More »
Free Tibet: you see the stickers everywhere (especially living in Santa Cruz), I get a newsletter from the Dalai Lama asking for money and support almost every month (someone sold my name) but until now Free Tibet was just one more cause that I didn’t have the time or money for. Now that I am Read More »
Dhow Sundowner Cruise offers an outstanding view of the old port from the water. After docking, a Jahazi Marine guide (on booking with Jahazi Marine for this particular tour) will lead you on a walk through the historic old town to the 400 years old fortress of Fort Jesus.
Fort Jesus is a Portuguese fort Read More »
August 08 So this morning we got up and it was quite cloudy still from last night’s rain. We hopped in a cab to take us to the Hertz rental car place. The driver drove extremely fast, and at one point I swear he was gunning for some old lady crossing the street. When we Read More »
We flew from Aswan to Cairo. One of the fascinating sights were the streets of Aswan and Cairo and in Cairo all the activity on the street of a major world city. (See The New York Times, March 1, 2007).
The Cairo Museum was incredible, and there are so many things worth seeing it’s not really Read More »
In mid-August 1998, the inhabitants of Aitape on the north coast of Papua New Guinea felt a mild tremor underneath their feet. Thinking nothing more of it, they carried on with what they were doing. 20 minutes later, the same people were scrambling for cover as a 10-metre high wall of water headed towards them.
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Well it seems like it has been a while since I have posted anything. I have been sick for what feels like a week with a sore throat and a cold. I went to a doctor yesterday and I got some antibiotics that appear to be helping. My always troublesome tonsils are really struggling with Read More »
