Went to REI Co-op today to buy quick-drying socks. I showed amazing restraint: I only bought socks.
Category: Travel
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.
Artful Living
Who reads this stuff? Where your stay is part of defining who you are.You can join the crowd, or you can leave it behind.Eat. Shop. Sleep.Own Chicago. Know the right people.Make a statement with every second.”I never thought I would receive so many compliments every day.”As unique as you are. Who needs this stuff?All 1…… Continue reading Artful Living
Travel Gear: Portable Router
In Japan I like to go off the beaten path where guide books are not helpful. Daily research using the Internet becomes essential for me to navigate that often-opaque country. I use a portable wireless router because most Japanese hotel rooms have (free) wired Internet, but no wireless Internet. I’ve set up my router with…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Portable Router
Applying for a National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass
Snail-mail application for National Parks lifetime Senior Pass. Can’t apply online: old folks must like it that way.