Today I packed my hiking boots… literally. This is over a third of the weight I’ll carry for the next few weeks.
Category: Travel
Castles in the Air
Poster on my office wallIt’s hard to beat a journey that starts with deicing fluid rumbling onto hollow metal. Before you know it you’re six miles above a perfectly blue Pacific. Then, just as the sun is thinking of setting, you arrive in HNL (Honolulu) to a terminal with walls open to fragrant tropical vegetation.The…… Continue reading Castles in the Air
Castles in the Air
Wrote about Castles in the Air, and other Brochure-Speak.
Quick-Drying Socks
Went to REI Co-op today to buy quick-drying socks. I showed amazing restraint: I only bought socks.
Walks Through Forbidden Places
Wrote about my walks through forbidden places.
Walking into Forbidden Places
We were riding the Delhi metro when we became aware of dirty looks, and, oddly, all the other passengers were female. Then it dawned on us we had stumbled into the women-only coach. The fine for this infraction was higher than for riding on the roof, and it was being regularly enforced. The subway train was moving, we…… Continue reading Walking into Forbidden Places
Sturdy Shoes
Sturdy shoes arrived today. I carry these in my backpack for evenings and cities, and as a backup for my hiking boots.
Mechanics of Travel
Answered a friend’s questions about health insurance when traveling internationally. I love the mechanics of travel.
Travel Gear: Handheld GPS
Eurostar, Northern France, heading straight for the English Channel at 183 MPH If I could only bring one piece of electronic equipment when traveling, it would be my handheld GPS. When riding the bus in a strange city, I know when to get off. When exploring, I can find my way back to the starting…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Handheld GPS
GPS
If I could only bring one piece of electronic gear when traveling.