For me, freedom is traveling light with just one change of clothes. That still translates into wearing clean clothes every day. The downside is doing a bit of laundry each day. The upside is traveling with just a carry-on: I walk past the check-in lines and straight to Security. My 35 liter backpack easily fits… Continue reading Travel Gear: Clean Clothes
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Laundering Secrets
Posted Travel Gear: Clean Clothes. I reveal my laundering secrets.
Our Imperfect Car
Took our car in for a service. Cycled home on my “perfect blend of form and function”–I can’t say that about the car.
Airport Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary, incontrovertible proof: 1. It’s early morning 2. I’m in Airport World and 3. I’m flying somewhere
Personal Space in Economy
I love to fly, even in Economy. Fellow passengers are almost always considerate, showing respect for personal space. They might even have interesting stories to tell.But I do have a few requests for my seat-mates. Please do not tug on my seat. If you only follow one request please follow this one: when getting out… Continue reading Personal Space in Economy
Personal Space in Economy
Posted Personal Space in Economy.
One-Way Cycle
6:00 a.m. Target Field Station: boarded Northstar. Cycled back from Coon Rapids, following the Mississippi.
Car2Go Car Sharing
Took delivery of my “new car” (member card, Car2Go car sharing).
My Kagoshima: Arriving
My 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 journeys to Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan. I’ve arrived in Kagoshima Prefecture on some of the newest transportation on the planet. Arrrive… Benefit: A Good Place to Stay: …by Boeing 787 Dreamliner Quick A hotel on the edge of Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. (Hourly direct buses from the airport.) This is… Continue reading My Kagoshima: Arriving
Synthetic Socks
Stocked up on essentials at REI Co-op sale. Yes, I prefer synthetic over wool: quicker drying, and my feet are happy.