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Irkutsk, Russia June 9, 2005 The Trans-Siberian Baikal pulled up into Irkutsk around nine thirty this morning and I bid my cabin-mates goodbye. They were continuing to Ulaan Bator. After being cooped up in the cabin for four days, I have just a tad of cabin fever and couldn’t wait to explore Irkutsk. But the … More Introduction to Siberia
The Baikal, Carriage 10, berth 19 June 5, 2005 Traveling on the Trans-Siberian – the very idea has me grinning like a fool. Half-forgotten photos, movies and stories from books go flying through my mind. And now, I really will be on it. Packed up and eager to get there, I start off with loads … More On Board the Trans-Siberian
Oaxaca, Mexico January 2, 2005 Oaxaca, in Mexico is not off the beaten path like my usual haunts and it is touristy in a low key sort of way. But it had been recommended to me by some and they were right. There is something here that appeals to me. Like most Latin American towns, … More A Taste of Oaxaca
Bhutan August, 2004 “What are you doing in the tree?” I asked. “I am going to stay in the forest” answered the little boy, some 5 meters off the ground, sitting on one of the branches above my tent. “Aren’t you going home?” “No” came the decisive reply. “Why not?” “My mother will beat me” … More Along Druk Path
At A Nomad Camp Somewhere between Ganden and Samye Monasteries June, 2004 Starting at the ungodly hour of five in the morning one day, I went to Barkhor to catch the bus to the Ganden monastery. I planned to trek toward Samye but had heard that there was still too much snow at the pass. … More At a Nomad Camp
Lhasa May 29th, 2004 I cannot believe it. I am here; I am really here in Lhasa again! Flying under the radar worked. It has been so long. The flat-roofed houses with prayer flags fluttering in the corners, the people in their chubas, carrying prayer wheels and fingering rosary beads, the open faces and big … More In Lhasa Again
In a Tea Garden Istanbul, Turkey Dec 26th, 2003 In the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, along the Divan Yolu is a cemetary. It houses the tombs of some of the Ottoman rulers – those of Mahmud II, Abdulaziz and Abdul Mahmud II. The tombs are raised off the ground and made of white marble. At … More In a Tea Garden
Shanti Stupa, Changspa Leh, India July 14, 2003 I am sitting on the large paved area at the foot of the stupa called the Shanti stupa. Built in 1985, it is built in the traditional style. High on a hilltop, overseeing Leh and its surroundings, it is an area of peace and quiet contemplation except … More Through the Eyes of a Eagle
Manali, India July 9, 2003 True to his word, Ravi, at the Himalayan Caravan, has found a few others to share the ride to Leh and has a van and a driver. All is set and the car will pick us up tomorrow. Ravi told me that food might be found in the shops … More Taking the High Road
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