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I'm starting out on a journey that feels like it came on in a whirlwind...as many things in my life feel like right now. All I can do at this point is trust that I will once again find my footing and regain sight of myself. I am eager/anxious/ready/unprepared to let the peoples, places, and adventures found in Southeast Asia help me to wipe my slate clean and rejuvenate my heart.


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September 26th 2007

As of yet, our days in Asia seem to be outlined, in some way or another, by our jet-lag and erratic sleep patterns. The early mornings have remained quiet sanctuaries and the faded dusk has been the backdrop for slumber. Our last few days in Tokyo were very much a mixture of wanting to see the sights and experience this culture that seems to be stitched together with contradiction, and being painfully aware of the fact that our schedules would be somewhat restricted by budget. Luckily, there is no shortage of sights in any city... Our second day at Backpacker Hostel Caty and I woke up well before day break so we decided to go wander around the neighborhood. We wandered through the twisting alleys led along by cloth lanterns that hung on every terrace and ... read more



Early Morning Stirrings...

Published: September 23rd 2007Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Ikebukuro
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September 22nd 2007

September 22, 2007 Day Two I woke at 4.00 am this morning, apparently I'm not above jet lag as I had hoped. I was unable to lay in bed any longer tossing and turning, so I thought I would take advantage of the quietness and alone time. One of my favorite times of day has always been early morning, before the people around you have woken. Unfortunately, because of the schedule I had to keep this summer being a server the only time I was able to enjoy this time of day was if I happened to still be awake for it...which happened more often than I would like to admit. I love seeing people sleep, which could sound creepy now that I think about it...but not in that weird, stalker way...I love seeing people in ... read more



Sublime Quiet at the End of a Long Day...

Published: September 21st 2007Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Akasaka
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September 21st 2007

September 21, 2007 Day One My oh my... We just landed in Tokyo hours ago and we are still recovering from the flight...It was a long, direct flight from JFK. Prior to the trip I had spoken with some friends who had flown to Thailand direct on luxurious, cushy planes and landed well fed, rested, and spoiled. So, anticipating our ride I was hoping for the same, after all, fourteen hours is a long time and our final destination was Thailand with Tokyo just being a souped up lay-over. Boarding the double decker air bus I pictured myself blissfully resting easy on our way to our destination as we passed lazyboy type accommodations in Business class. Of course i knew that our seats wouldn't be that plush, but they couldn't be that far behind, because that ... read more






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