WOW! This sounds like the perfect ending for your amazing trip. The falls seem awesome, and the company to hang with sounds like it was a lot of fun. Your cab driver reminds me of another cab ride... Happy times, happy memories! I'm so glad you took this trip:)
Sha Na Na drove you? Sounds like fun. What a beautiful butterfly! With all of the nationalities mentioned in a row, I thought you were going to break into a joke :)
AWESOME Seeing that tiny line of climbers over your shoulder in the "almost to the top" photo gives a fine perspective on the vast scale of the volcano. Sounds and looks like it was a truly Awesome day, to use a much overused adjective.
life at the apex Hi Ben,
I am truly in awe of your adventures. I got your call today and you sound relaxed in a deep way. I look forward to hearing about your motorcycle trip and the rest of your adventures. Again, awesome photos. Nothing much new here...I am learning more tunes. By the way, keep your eyes open for beautiful, warm, and inexpensive places to retire. I 'd like a firsthand account.
So good to hear from you.
Mama
slather on that sunscreen! This looks so exciting and beautiful. I'm envious and happy for you at the same time, will be all the more so when Aba arrives. I'm glad that you'll keep this wonderful blog for the both of you, so that we can vicariously enjoy... Much love and SAFE travels, Serena
On the Road to Tibet and Back Again Glad you will be home soon. I am missing you. It's surprising, but not surprising, to hear that you are watching HBO in Cambodia. I think it's wonderful that you keep meeting up with people that you know along the way in your travels all over Asia. I can't imagine "running into" friends on a trip halfway around the world. I hope this last part of your adventure on the road to Tibet has been full of small miracles for you. Come home safely. Love, Mom
damn...that's tight damn I should have gone to thailand this summer, but i guess it's something i can look forward to doing next summer instead. Keep updating ure journal.
yours in _kai_
-Chuck
Well, I've had plenty of Jeepney rides, but never one in a Mercedes Benz Jeepney. Damn thing's probably air conditioned, has upholstered seats, and a licensed driver.
Back in the Day, Jeepneys were salvaged 30 year old WW II jeeps with old broken park benches for seats, Jesus, Mary and Joseph glued on the dash, and a driver hell bent on showing the world just who was King of the Road at a roaring 40 mph on the unpaved boulevards of downtown Olongapo City, trailing dust, exhaust, assorted nuts and bolts, and scattered street vendors in its wake.
You weren't required to be drunk to ride in one, but it sure helped soothe your nerves if you were.
mama
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Re Isatanbul II
Nice to read about the rest of your trip. The photos make me want to head back to the Middle East.