Travel stories written while I’m on the road exploring. So many adventures and experiences pop up each day, I’ll begin by managing them under travel stories and invite you to follow along.
Surprised to have not been able to get online. When I went to Jaffna, my friend told me they had fast wifi there. When I got there, it had difficulty loading a page! I didn’t resonate with Jaffna other than the sunset beer on Jet Hotel roof top bar with my new friend David from […]
Lots of traveling. One night here and there. Two days hiking. Two days riding a bike around the Sacred City. Now, I’m preparing to get on a train tomorrow and head to the Northern tip of Sri Lanka, Jaffna A glimpse: in Kansas and Colorado, it’s normal to have flocks of doves and geese flying
Cultural Triangle area of Sri Lanka. Read More »
Leaving Tengale, I was a bit disappointed I missed the elephant safari. However, it was so outrageously expensive, I didn’t want to feel taken advantage of. So I put the thought away and headed up to Ella. Once in Ella, I learned that it was pretty simple to go on the safari from here. Unfortunately,
Elephants and Train Ride Read More »
Finally, I’m feeling a travel groove here. I feel like the food poisoning affected me more than I thought so it took a while to be back to full strength. And, I got tired of the hot and muggy weather everywhere near the beaches combined with tourist crowds. In Galle, I went looking for good
From Ella, Sri Lanka Read More »
I’m probably traveling tomorrow! Probably. It’s now after 5:00 and I’ll go check the train schedule this evening, when traffic slows down. This morning, I took my copy of the visa for India, copies of my passport, money, extra photo’s and such to the India Visa Center. I had no idea how things worked and
Exhausted, weary from travel, tired of the heat and humidity of the islands and not wanting to see rice or fried noodles for a LONG time, I made it to Sri Lanka. Exhausted, I didn’t sleep long. Three hours time change woke me early. Food poisoning! It’s taken a while to recover from the food
Delayed but alive! Weary! And safely in Colombo, Sri Lanka! Read More »
Made it! Long flight. Taxi,ferry then boat to Homestay can’t believe three nights have passed! Moved to different island Homestay this morning. They forgot I was coming so had to scramble a bit. Here’s what I have to put up with.
Last evening here before traveling, I walked up toward rice fields. Only 20 or 30 meters up Sugriwa, where it turns into Sandat, and past the main road, the energy was already quiet! No cars. Few motor bikes. Lots of ceremony decorations out or being put out late. Peaceful! Higher up on the edge of
Bali Rice Fields At Night Read More »
Late on Christmas here, I’m packing and organizing to leave tomorrow. However, I had to take my camera out and walk through the neighborhoods looking at the ceremonial decorations they have been working so hard on for days! What is Galungan? It’s a time when ancestors come back to visit, a time of celebrating the
Christmas and Gulungan in Bali Read More »
Mandarin Homestay will be my second place to stay in Raja Ampat. It’s near a village which will be nice to broaden my experience. Not only is snorkeling good but there is the possibility of seeing the Birds of Paradise here. I’ll be here over New Year Eve. Below is a link to their information
Raja Ampat Homestay on Gam Read More »
For those interested in a little more detail of where I am heading, here is a post from the website I’ve been using: www.StayRajaAmpat.com has been really helpful! If you are only interested in seeing photo’s of the homestay and the environment where I’m staying, click on the link below and then click on photo’s.
Glimpse of Arborek, Raja Ampat Read More »
I skipped the part about flying across the pacific ocean and am starting in Bali. After several questions about my general geographical location, here’s a short video giving you a perspective! Any questions, ask away!
Where in the world?? Read More »
I uploaded a short video yesterday that will give you a better idea of what it is like walking the streets here. Busy streets are hot, smelly and crowded. I’ve been here frequently enough to go exploring. I’ve done that everywhere I have lived, gotten in my car and gone driving to get lost. There
Indeed, Ubud has changed since my first visit here about 11 years ago. Many streets completely boxed in with galleries, clothing, cafe’s, etc were still open rice fields. If you walk behind Hanoman Street, you can still glimpse that. The busy areas have really amped up! The locals are still friendly and connect. The tourist
Here’s a glimpse of what is involved in me planning a section of my trip like this. Of course, I’m condensing months of exploring into a few words. It’s a lot of work but oh so rewarding!!! Raja Ampat! Some how, some way, about three years ago, I got a glimpse of the image above.
Mystery spot I’ve been planning to visit. Read More »
I’m in Bali and have been for four days. I’ve seen healers, eaten great food, walked a lot and never gotten my camera out. That will come later. I’ve wanted to give you a greater glimpse of Melakka. For years, I’ve wanted to visit there but never had it work out smoothly! This time, I
Slow internet? Divine intervention? Something! I’ve been attempting posting photos from Melaka and unable to load them, or open my gallery, or start a new post. I’m on my iPad ina restaurant to give this brief update. Yes, I am in Bali! Yes, it feels great being here! Awesome really! I’ve had a healing session
Melaka, forced time off! Read More »
I traveled today. It’s the first day I’ve taken off with my pack and gone exploring for a couple nights. And it’s early, compared to past trips. When I saw the Dr. Chow yesterday, she took my pulse and then asked me if I had any pain? No. “How do you feel?” Very good! Pulse
Day…??? Hard to believe I’ve only been traveling a few days! WOW! First, little to no jet lag. In flight, I used the homeopathic “no-jetlag”. If that is new for you, check it out: http://www.nojetlag.com/No-Jet-Lag-brochure.html Second, I drank plenty of water and took some Emergen-C in flight. And, I stayed a wake. Not for the
Kuala Lumpur and getting into travel rhythm Read More »
I’m here in Kuala Lumpur. It is 2:30 am Monday morning local time. That’s 11:30 am Sunday morning in Colorado, a 15 hour time shift. I left home at 8:00 am Saturday. That is roughly 27 1/2 hours of travel. Biggest challenge: butt and hips ache! Surreal walking off the jet here feeling like I