It's about halfway through the third annual Eat Japan trip, and I'm on my last pair of clean underwear... Time to do some laundry! Searching through my loose change, I realize I don't have enough for the machines, so I throw on a T-shirt and jeans to hop on down to the closest convenience store. This being the land of ultra-convenience, I don't need to head further afield than right next to … [Read more...]
Smile
Walking up the steps of Kashgar's old city, I came across an older Uyghur gentleman being escorted by what looked to be his daughter. He stared at me intensely as I walked towards him, a faint air of distrust in his eyes. No doubt I was just another tourist, here to take photos of the last of the city's ancient mud-daub buildings. There were a few tourist shops operating within the confines of … [Read more...]
Between Trips
I'm back for a week and a half. That's it--just ten days. I have lots to do before I'm off to the U.K., and later Africa, on the biggest adventure of my life. I know I won't be able to get everything done. The week before leaving, and week after travel has commenced, are always busy--full of meetings (personal and professional), packing (and unpacking), jet-lag, etc. This week is unique in that … [Read more...]
