I started my journey around the Northern Hemisphere this morning: I walked to a number 2 bus which took me to a light rail station where I caught a train to the airport. Here’s the rest of my route: MSP–LAX–OGG (Kahului, Maui, Hawaii) OGG–HNL (Honolulu) Just one night. HNL–NRT–PVG (Shanghai) PVG–FUK (Fukuoka, Kyushu, Southern Japan) Jetfoil… Continue reading Around the World in 53 Days
Category: In-Transit
Long-Haul Journeys
Almost a year ago I learned I have high-grade prostate cancer. I’m surprised I’m not discouraged by surgery, radiation therapy, and the possibility of further therapies including chemo. My desire to travel is undiminished. 39 daily radiation sessions got in the way of a trip to Hawaii in January 2017. Instead, I planned a trip to… Continue reading Long-Haul Journeys
Long-Haul Journeys
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Bonus Walk
Notified of flight delay during our bar lunch at Grand Central Terminal. Enjoyed bonus 2-hour walk instead of going straight to LaGuardia.
When Fear Rules
January 1990: I flew back home to Minneapolis after attending my father’s funeral in England. As the plane descended over Minneapolis my anxiety level rose, as it always did at this point in my journey back to the USA. Flying doesn’t bother me in the least. It was the thought of being questioned by an… Continue reading When Fear Rules
Dreaming of Circling the Globe
The other day I found myself poring over this Google map. Each red dot marks a place I’ve visited in the past four years. Google has been watching me. Some places don’t count: in Seoul I was in transit to Busan, in Salt Lake City we were on our way to Palm Springs, and in… Continue reading Dreaming of Circling the Globe
NRT to MSP View
My view for the next 12 hours, NRT (Tokyo) to MSP.
Riding the Keikyu Line
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, riding a mobile gymnasium. At least that’s how my young nephews would see it.
En Route to Tokyo HND
My view for the next 12 hours, en route to Tokyo Haneda.
Charity Bucket
The boys dumped our UK change into a charity bucket at NCL.